Ossian Care Center
Ossian, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165576) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (563) 532-9440 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ossian Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Ossian Care Center reports 4.63 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.7 percent. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Ossian Care Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported to CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Ossian Care Center is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Ossian, Winneshiek County, Iowa, certified for 46 beds with an average of 36.5 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been federally approved since November 9, 2006.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ossian Care Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 4.63 nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.7%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon indicated and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available data for Ossian Care Center. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ossian Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Ossian Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.63 total nurse hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.7%, and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for Ossian Care Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ossian Care Center is certified for 46 beds and has an average of 36.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 9, 2006.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for Ossian Care Center these are 2, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available data; contact the facility at (563) 532-9440 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the available data; contact the facility at (563) 532-9440 to arrange a visit and ask about current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165576?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.