CAverage · score 54/100 · #173 of 386 in Iowa
The New Homestead Care Center
2306 State Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115 · 58 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.5 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Iowa
3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12)above median
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why The New Homestead Care Center is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (small, 58 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
The New Homestead Care Center at a Glance
C
54/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.47 h.
33<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: 12.
63<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.
61<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.
65<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, small facilities · CMS record 165525 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address2306 State Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Phone6413322204
CountyGuthrie
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds58
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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