Solon Nursing Care Center
Solon, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165550) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 624-3492 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Solon Nursing Care Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Solon Nursing Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.83 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.3%.
Solon Nursing Care Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Solon Nursing Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Solon, Johnson County, Iowa, first approved for certification on June 1, 2004. It is a for-profit corporation with 96 certified beds and an average daily census of 80.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5 stars, staffing rating of 4 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars. These separate ratings reflect distinct aspects of CMS's evaluation — inspection findings, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures — and combine to form the overall score.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.83 hours per resident per day, including about 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged on CMS Care Compare for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided, and there has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare 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?
Solon Nursing Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.83 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 55.3%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 96 certified beds with an average daily population of 80.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 5, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This isn't specified in the available data — contact the facility at 3196243492 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour specifics — contact the facility at 3196243492 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165550?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.