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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Timely Mission Nursing Home

109 Mission Drive, Buffalo Center, IA 50424

Timely Mission Nursing Home, a 42-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Buffalo Center, IA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #78 of 385 rated homes in IA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm 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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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#78 of 385
In-state rank among rated IA homes
3.09
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
7
Inspection findings

The verdict

Timely Mission Nursing Home, a 42-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Buffalo Center, IA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #78 of 385 rated homes in IA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#78 of 385
In-state rank among rated IA homes
3.09
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
7
Inspection findings on file

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 Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165586
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
42
Residents
36
In Hospital
No
County
Winnebago
Last Inspection
Jun 25, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.09 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.48 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.63
CNA Hours
1.98
Total Nursing Hours
3.09 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
36.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Timely Mission Nursing Home

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Timely Mission Nursing Home ranks #78 of 385 rated nursing homes in IA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Timely Mission Nursing Home operates 42 certified beds in Buffalo Center, IA with approximately 36 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 4★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 7 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Staffing is reported at 3.09 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.48 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Timely Mission Nursing Home falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 36.0% (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)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 17, 2025 Tag: 0825

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 12, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2024 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2024 Tag: 0637

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0801

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 13.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 5.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 12.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 25.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 0.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 6.4% 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 15.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 70.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 19.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 88.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Timely Mission Nursing Home, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Timely Mission Nursing Home

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 42 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 Timely Mission Nursing Home?
Timely Mission Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Timely Mission Nursing Home rank among nursing homes in IA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Timely Mission Nursing Home ranks 78th among 385 rated nursing homes in IA (#78 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 Timely Mission Nursing Home?
Timely Mission Nursing Home reports 3.09 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.48 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 36.0%.
How many beds does Timely Mission Nursing Home have?
Timely Mission Nursing Home has 42 certified beds with approximately 36 residents. The facility is located at 109 Mission Drive, Buffalo Center, IA 50424.
Does Timely Mission Nursing Home have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Timely Mission Nursing Home has 7 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Timely Mission Nursing Home received any fines or penalties?
No, Timely Mission Nursing Home has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Timely Mission Nursing Home?
Timely Mission Nursing Home is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Timely Mission Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Timely Mission Nursing Home was on Jun 25, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Timely Mission Nursing Home?
Timely Mission Nursing Home 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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