Nursing Homes in ZIP 50461 (Osage, IA)
In ZIP 50461, Osage, IA, the latest CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall star rating of 2.5 / 5 among rated providers.
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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.
ZIP 50461 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile covers 2 CMS-certified nursing homess in ZIP 50461, 2 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at Faith Lutheran Home (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 96 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.56 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 48.2%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $14,433 in fines.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Faith Lutheran Home (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 96 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $14,433 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 |
| Avg RN turnover | 48.2% |
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Lutheran Home | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 50 | 40.3% | 25.0% | 0 |
| Osage Rehab and Health Care Center | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 26.2% | 71.4% | 3 |
Comparing nursing homes in ZIP 50461
Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 50461, Osage, IA, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
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This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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