Oskaloosa Care Center

Nursing Home

605 Highway 432
Oskaloosa, IA 52577 · Mahaska County
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Call (641) 676-3414

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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.8 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

2Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
33Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$45,354Federal fines, last 3 years (1 fine)

Most recent standard inspection: July 30, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
September 17, 2025 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
September 17, 2025 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (641) 676-3414 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
3.55 hours · state avg 3.86, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.41 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
3.06 hours · state avg 3.38
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
65.4% · state avg 44.1%
RN turnover (yearly)
85.7%
Administrators who left (yearly)
0

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Iowa, Medicaid long-term care is provided through HCBS Elderly Waiver.

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Pricing

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What families report paying

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
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Facility-provided room cameras
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Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
Not Verified
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Ownership

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain / affiliation
Not Available
Legal business name
Oskaloosa Care Center INC
Owner or managerRoleShare
OSKALOOSA CARE CENTER INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
BARBARA S. DONOHUE, REVOCABLE TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
BARBARA S. DONOHUE, REVOCABLE TRUSTADP OF THE SNF—
CARLSON, KENNETH5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
CARLSON, KENNETHADP OF THE SNF—
CARLSON, KENNETHCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
CARLSON, KENNETHCORPORATE OFFICER—
CARLSON, KENNETHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
DONOHUE, BARBARA5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
DONOHUE, BARBARAADP OF THE SNF—
DONOHUE, RICHARDADP OF THE SNF—
DONOHUE, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTOR—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
165589
Certified beds
83
Average residents per day
78.8
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
September 4, 2008
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

Read full inspection narratives at Medicare Care Compare or ProPublica Nursing Home Inspect.

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