BGood · score 74/100 · #36 of 386 in Iowa
Eastern Star Masonic Home
715 West Mamie Eisenhower, Boone, IA 50036 · 76 certified beds · Non profit - Other
Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in Iowa
5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20)above median
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Eastern Star Masonic Home is graded B
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 76 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 80, B ≥ 65, C ≥ 50, D ≥ 35, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Eastern Star Masonic Home at a Glance
B
74/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.13 h.
78<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 20.
70<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
74<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
75<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, medium facilities · CMS record 165468 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address715 West Mamie Eisenhower, Boone, IA 50036
Phone5154325274
CountyBoone
OwnershipNon profit - Other
Certified beds76
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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