FPoor · score 18/100 · #377 of 386 in Iowa
Hillcrest Health Care Center
2121 Avenue L, Hawarden, IA 51023 · 64 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.1 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Iowa
27 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 144)bottom quarter
$130,305 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Hillcrest Health Care Center is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 64 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.
Hillcrest Health Care Center at a Glance
F
18/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.11 h.
10<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: 144.
8<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: 3.
46<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $130,305 fines, 1 denials.
4<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.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, medium facilities · CMS record 165245 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address2121 Avenue L, Hawarden, IA 51023
Phone7125511074
CountySioux
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds64
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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