Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, Llc
Vinton, IA · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 16E016) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 472-6280 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab in Vinton, Iowa has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. It also holds a 5-star health inspection rating but only a 1-star staffing rating.
Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab reports total nurse staffing of about 4.37 hours per resident per day, with 0.89 of those hours from registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is 65.9 percent, and CMS gives the facility a 1-star staffing rating.
Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, LLC is a Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Vinton, Benton County, Iowa. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and has been certified since March 1974. It maintains 40 certified beds with an average daily census of 32 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab holds an overall rating of 5 stars, placing it above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 1-star staffing rating. The low staffing rating reflects reported nurse staffing levels: total nurse staffing hours per resident per day are 4.37, of which 0.89 hours are provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.9 percent annually.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no indication in the provided data of an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
Families considering this facility for a parent should note the contrast between its strong health inspection and quality measure scores and its lower staffing star rating. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare.gov.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.37 hours per resident per day, with 0.89 RN hours, and turnover is 65.9%; CMS rates staffing at 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 40 certified beds with an average daily census of 32 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 31, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 3194726280 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 3194726280 for more information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/16E016?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.