Accura Healthcare of Milford
1600 13th Street, Milford, IA 51351
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Accura Healthcare of Milford Compares
Accura Healthcare of Milford is a 46-bed for-profit nursing facility in Milford, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (8.4%) is below the Iowa average of 19.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 46 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.4% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (57% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 20.8% (26% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Accura Healthcare of Milford
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Accura Healthcare of Milford with other nursing homes in Milford.
How is Accura Healthcare of Milford addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Accura Healthcare of Milford keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.4% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Accura Healthcare of Milford doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 26.2% here versus 20.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Accura Healthcare of Milford maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 46 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Accura Healthcare of Milford?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Accura Healthcare of Milford?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Milford
Milford sits in Dickinson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 26.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 4,492 (26.0%)
- Median age
- 48.2 years
- Median household income
- $60,975
- Median home value
- $199,800
Demographics for Dickinson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Milford.
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