Nursing Homes in ZIP 50428 (Clear Lake, IA)

The public CMS snapshot maps 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes to ZIP 50428 in Clear Lake, IA, rated 3.0 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.

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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 50428

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

Visit candidates in ZIP 50428, Clear Lake, IA 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.

Nursing Homes data comparison

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
Oakwood Care Center3.03347663.5%37.5%0

Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 50428

Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Oakwood Care Center Clear Lake, IA 50428 CMS rating 3.0 / 576 beds

What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 50428

Of the 1 nursing homes listed in ZIP 50428, 1 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at Oakwood Care Center (for-profit). 76 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.42 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 37.5%. No federal penalties are recorded for the providers listed here in the current snapshot.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerOakwood Care Center (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit
Certified beds (total)76
Providers with a federal penalty0
Avg nurse hours / resident-day3.42
Avg RN turnover37.5%

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 50428?
When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.
What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in ZIP 50428?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for nursing homes in ZIP 50428 is 3.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Which nursing home in ZIP 50428 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, Oakwood Care Center has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 50428, at 3.0 out of 5.
What other ZIP codes near Clear Lake have nursing homes?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Clear Lake in the current snapshot.
How many nursing homes in ZIP 50428 have a published rating?
1 of the 1 nursing homes in ZIP 50428 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

Where this data comes from

This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-05. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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