Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
Spencer, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165449) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $24,706 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (712) 262-2344 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover figures were not reported in the available data.
Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $24,706.00, plus 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was noted in the data provided for this facility.
About this facility
Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, operating under for-profit corporate ownership. The facility is certified for 82 beds and reports an average of 62.7 residents. It is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars; ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its Health Inspection Rating is 1 star, its Quality Measure Rating is 2 stars, and its Staffing Rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.38 per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data were not provided.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $24,706.00, along with 1 payment denial for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Families evaluating this facility should review the current inspection record and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records can change. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 1 out of 5 overall rating, below 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 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 2-star staffing rating; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $24,706.00 and 1 payment denial.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 82 beds with an average of 62.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is for-profit corporate owned and part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on July 18, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7122622344 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7122622344 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165449?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.