Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in Lucas County

Lucas County, Iowa has 2 Medicare-certified care providers across 1 cities. Compare CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership by care type below.

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Chariton, IA 6 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 3.0

Nursing Homes in Lucas County

1 provider in Lucas County: Chariton

Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Chariton Specialty Care Chariton, IA 50049 CMS rating 2.0 / 560 beds

Home Health Agencies in Lucas County

1 provider in Lucas County: Chariton

Home Health Agency · PROPRIETARY ELARA CARING Chariton, IA 50049 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

Assisted Living Facilities in Lucas County

2 providers in Lucas County: Chariton

Assisted Living Facility HOMESTEAD OF CHARITON MEMORY CARE Chariton, IA 50049 Not CMS-rated Assisted Living Facility NORTHRIDGE ASSISTED LIVING, LLC Chariton, IA 50049 Not CMS-rated

Senior Housing in Lucas County

2 providers in Lucas County: Chariton

Senior Housing · Project-Based Section 8 Autumn Park of Chariton Chariton, IA 50049 Not CMS-rated58 beds Senior Housing · Public Housing Southgates Apts Chariton, IA 50049 Not CMS-rated72 beds

How to choose care in Lucas County

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Visit candidates in Lucas County when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

Frequently asked questions

How many Medicare-certified care providers are in Lucas County?
The current CMS snapshot lists 2 certified providers in Lucas County, Iowa: 1 nursing homes, 1 home health agencies, and 0 hospice programs.
Which cities in Lucas County have care facilities?
Chariton have care providers listed according to the current snapshot. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, the CMS NPI registry, and HUD open data. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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