Mahaska County · Iowa

Nursing homes in Mahaska County, Iowa

CMS data lists 3 certified nursing homes across 1 city in Mahaska County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.

3 facilities1 cityCMS data · updated 2026-08-21

At a glance

CMS rates 3 of 3 certified nursing homes in Mahaska County. 2 hold a 1-star overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 1.33, compared with the Iowa average of 3.13; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
3
across 1 city
Average CMS overall
1.33
Iowa avg 3.13
1-star overall (CMS)
2
CMS abuse icon shown
0
Federal penalty records
$182,776
Payment denial records
1
Higher-severity citations
6

How Mahaska County compares

The county's CMS overall rating profile against Iowa, on the same scale.

CMS overall rating distribution

How Mahaska County's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with Iowa.

tick = IowaThis pageIowa
5★0 · 0.0%25.1%
4★0 · 0.0%19.5%
3★0 · 0.0%17.2%
2★1 · 33.3%17.7%
1★2 · 66.7%19.7%
Not rated0 · 0.0%0.8%
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CMS overall rating distribution
RatingProvidersShareIowa
CMS overall rating 500.0%25.1%
CMS overall rating 400.0%19.5%
CMS overall rating 300.0%17.2%
CMS overall rating 2133.3%17.7%
CMS overall rating 1266.7%19.7%
Not rated00.0%0.8%
Total3100.0%100.0%

County shares are calculated from the 3 CMS-certified nursing homes in Mahaska County; Iowa shares from all 390 in the state. CMS star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.

CMS-reported data

Facilities in Mahaska County

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CMS overall
3 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Crystal Heights Care Center
CCN 165570
Oskaloosa, IACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$10,489
Oskaloosa Care Center
CCN 165589
Oskaloosa, IACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$133,254
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care
CCN 165274
Oskaloosa, IACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$39,033

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Mahaska County, Iowa?

This dataset includes 3 CMS-certified nursing homes in Mahaska County, Iowa, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 1 city. Of these, 2 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating in Mahaska County?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 3 nursing homes in Mahaska County is 1.33, compared with the Iowa average of 3.13. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I compare nursing homes in Mahaska County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Mahaska County with official sources?

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Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for Mahaska County and may lag conditions on the ground. A county average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.