SeniorCareRanked
Iowa/Carroll
27
Very Poor

Accura Healthcare of Carroll

2241 North West Street, Carroll, IA 51401
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

Accura Healthcare of Carroll is a 65-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing home located in Carroll, Iowa. It has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 27 out of 100, indicating below-average quality and potential concerns. Staff turnover is 46.7%. This facility has no recorded fines. 21 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the ACCURA HEALTHCARE chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score27/100 (↓ Worse than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating1/5 stars (↓ Worse than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day3.3 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.40 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover47% (↓ Worse than avg 40%)
Deficiencies21 (↓ Worse than avg 4)

Red Flags

  • 1 penalty(ies) imposed

CMS Star Ratings

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Health Inspection
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Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day3.3
RN hours/resident/day0.40
Staff turnover46.7%
RN turnover50%

Facility Information

Beds65
Avg residents48.8
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
ChainACCURA HEALTHCARE
Deficiencies (last inspection)21
Resident/Family councilYes

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What to Look for When Visiting Accura Healthcare of Carroll

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

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Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

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Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

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Count staff vs. residents during your visit

Accura Healthcare of Carroll reports 3.3 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

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Ask about staff consistency

Staff turnover is 46.7% — near the national average. Still ask whether your family member will have consistent caregivers assigned.

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Ask about their most recent inspection

21 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.