On With Life Long Term Care
Polk City, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165281) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: —
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (515) 421-9200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
On With Life Long Term Care has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Iowa's state average of about 3.07 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5. CMS has not published a separate staffing star rating in the available data.
CMS has not reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day, RN hours, turnover percentage, or a staffing star rating for On With Life Long Term Care in the available data. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current staffing details.
On With Life Long Term Care has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials according to CMS data. The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status, but families should verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
On With Life Long Term Care is a 40-bed nursing home in Polk City, Iowa, operated as a non-profit corporation and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1996. The facility currently serves an average of 39.2 residents, close to its full certified capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 5 out of 5. The quality measure rating is lower, at 2 out of 5. CMS has not published a staffing star rating, nor nurse staffing hours per resident per day, RN hours, or nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided; families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current staffing figures.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location, though families should always verify current status directly on Care Compare, as these designations can change.
There is no indication in the provided data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, nor that ownership has changed in the past 12 months. This profile reflects data drawn from CMS Care Compare; families should confirm the most current details directly with the facility or on Medicare's website before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
On With Life Long Term Care has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported nurse staffing hours, RN hours, turnover percentage, or a staffing star rating for this facility in the available data; contact the facility at (515) 421-9200 or check Medicare Care Compare for current figures.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location, but families should verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 40 beds and has an average of 39.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 3, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility has an overall rating of 5, health inspection rating of 5, and a quality measure rating of 2, while a staffing rating was not reported in the available data.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; contact the facility at (515) 421-9200 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (515) 421-9200 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165281?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.