Ruthven Community Care Center
Ruthven, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165486) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 837-5411 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ruthven Community Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Ruthven Community Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.0%.
Ruthven Community Care Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. The available data does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Ruthven Community Care Center is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home in Ruthven, Palo Alto County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 2003. The facility is certified for 46 beds and had an average of 40.5 residents, indicating it typically operates below its full licensed capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ruthven Community Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are also strong: a 4-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 4-star staffing rating.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of 3.33 per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show zero federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials reported. There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Ruthven Community Care Center, and no ownership change has been reported within the last 12 months.
No chain affiliation is listed 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?
Ruthven Community Care Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 35.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, 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 a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 46 beds and had an average of 40.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a nonprofit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scored 4 stars in overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7128375411 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 7128375411 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165486?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.