Accura Healthcare of Ottumwa
Three Pennsylvania Place, Ottumwa, IA 52501
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How Accura Healthcare of Ottumwa Compares
Accura Healthcare of Ottumwa is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ottumwa, 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, rated 4 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (9.9%) is below the Iowa average of 20.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ottumwa, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.8% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (34% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8% (52% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (28% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 9.9% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8% (52% lower).
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 Ottumwa
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Accura Healthcare of Ottumwa with other nursing homes in Ottumwa.
What keeps Accura Healthcare of Ottumwa's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Accura Healthcare of Ottumwa keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.8% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Accura Healthcare of Ottumwa doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.8% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Accura Healthcare of Ottumwa maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 60 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 Ottumwa?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Accura Healthcare of Ottumwa's rating advantage in Ottumwa?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Ottumwa
Ottumwa sits in Wapello County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 6,210 (17.7%)
- Median age
- 39.6 years
- Median household income
- $46,433
- Median home value
- $87,400
Demographics for Wapello County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ottumwa.
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