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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Maquoketa Care Center

1202 German Street, Maquoketa, IA 52060

Maquoketa Care Center, a 46-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Maquoketa, IA, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #279 of 385 rated homes in IA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#279 of 385
In-state rank among rated IA homes
3.42
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
7
Inspection findings · 2 serious

The verdict

Maquoketa Care Center, a 46-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Maquoketa, IA, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #279 of 385 rated homes in IA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#279 of 385
In-state rank among rated IA homes
3.42
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
7
Inspection findings · 2 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 387 IA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165579
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
46
Residents
38
In Hospital
No
County
Jackson
Last Inspection
May 29, 2025
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

How the 3.42 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.11 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.19
CNA Hours
2.12
Total Nursing Hours
3.42 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
50.0%
RN Turnover
42.9%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Maquoketa Care Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Maquoketa Care Center ranks #279 of 385 rated nursing homes in IA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Maquoketa Care Center operates 46 certified beds in Maquoketa, IA with approximately 38 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 3★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 7 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Staffing is reported at 3.42 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 1.11 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Maquoketa Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 50.0% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (7 most recent)

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jul 2, 2026 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm May 13, 2026 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 29, 2025 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 5, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 15, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 5, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 15, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 5, 2024 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 15, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 5, 2024 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 15, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 18.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 4.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 15.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 9.4% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 5.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 15.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 14.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 25.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 88.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 95.5% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Maquoketa Care Center, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Maquoketa Care Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The IA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IA registry
  • Peer homes near 46 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Maquoketa Care Center?
Maquoketa Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Maquoketa Care Center rank among nursing homes in IA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Maquoketa Care Center ranks 279th among 385 rated nursing homes in IA (#279 of 385). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Maquoketa Care Center?
Maquoketa Care Center reports 3.42 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 1.11 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
How many beds does Maquoketa Care Center have?
Maquoketa Care Center has 46 certified beds with approximately 38 residents. The facility is located at 1202 German Street, Maquoketa, IA 52060.
Does Maquoketa Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Maquoketa Care Center has 7 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Maquoketa Care Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Maquoketa Care Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Maquoketa Care Center?
Maquoketa Care Center is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Maquoketa Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Maquoketa Care Center was on May 29, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Maquoketa Care Center?
Maquoketa Care Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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