FPoor · score 23/100 · #353 of 386 in Iowa
Crystal Heights Care Center
1514 High Avenue West, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 · 72 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.1 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Iowa
12 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 56)below median
$10,489 in fines in 3 years
Why Crystal Heights Care Center is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 72 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.
Crystal Heights Care Center at a Glance
F
23/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.07 h.
9<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: 56.
30<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: 2.
18<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $10,489 fines, 0 denials.
47<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.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, medium facilities · CMS record 165570 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1514 High Avenue West, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Phone6416737032
CountyMahaska
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds72
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care - Oskaloosa, IA · 79 beds
- Staffing 3.2 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Iowa
- 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — above median
2
Oskaloosa Care Center - Oskaloosa, IA · 83 beds
- Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Iowa
- 19 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 175) — bottom quarter
1
Meth-Wick Health Center - Cedar Rapids, IA · 69 beds
- Staffing 4.9 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Iowa
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.