Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 50459 (Northwood, IA)
The current CMS snapshot maps 2 Medicare-certified providers to ZIP 50459 in Northwood, IA, covering 1 nursing homes, 1 home health agencies. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 3.0 out of 5.
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CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Retirement Home | Nursing Home | 3.0 | non-profit | 42 | 1 |
| WORTH COUNTY PHNS | Home Health Agency | Not rated | government | — | 0 |
What to weigh in ZIP 50459
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.
Families in ZIP 50459, Northwood, IA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
Data profile for ZIP 50459
CMS data lets us profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 50459: 1 (50%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 government, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at Lutheran Retirement Home (non-profit). 42 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 4.57 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 28.6%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $24,922 in fines.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 2 (50%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Lutheran Retirement Home (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 government, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 42 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
Medicare-certified providers in ZIP 50459
Care types in ZIP 50459
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Home Health Agencies | 1 | View ZIP directory |
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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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