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Timely Mission Nursing Home

Buffalo Center, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165586) · 42 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 3.07★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 562-2494 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Timely Mission Nursing Home holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.

Timely Mission Nursing Home reports 3.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 36.0 percent. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Timely Mission Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the data provided.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Timely Mission Nursin… Timely Mission Nursin…: 5★ 5★ IA average IA average: 3.07★ 3.07★

About this facility

Timely Mission Nursing Home is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Buffalo Center, Winnebago County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 14, 2008. The facility maintains 42 certified beds and reports an average of 36.1 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, Timely Mission Nursing Home holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.

Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.08572 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48181 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.0 percent.

Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility \u2014 meaning there are no federal fines on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in the CMS dataset provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is noted.

No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided. CMS records do not indicate a change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.

This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Prospective families should verify current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website 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?

Timely Mission Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed \u2014 nurse hours per resident and turnover?

The facility reports 3.08572 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48181 RN hours per resident per day, with a 36.0 percent nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 4 out of 5 stars.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 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 status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Timely Mission Nursing Home has 42 certified beds and an average of 36.1 residents.

Who owns this facility \u2014 and is it part of a chain?

The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 14, 2008.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 3 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 6415622494 or 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 6415622494 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165586?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.