Algona Manor Care Center
2221 East McGregor Street, Algona, IA 50511
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Algona Manor Care Center Compares
Algona Manor Care Center is a 46-bed for-profit nursing facility in Algona, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the Iowa average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 46 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Algona, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.8% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (29% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (100% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.1% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Algona Manor Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Algona Manor Care Center with other nursing homes in Algona.
What keeps Algona Manor Care Center'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 Algona Manor Care Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.8% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Algona Manor Care Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 4.2% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Algona Manor Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Algona Manor Care Center's rating advantage in Algona?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Algona Manor Care Center?
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 Algona
Algona sits in Kossuth County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.4% 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+
- 3,485 (23.4%)
- Median age
- 44.8 years
- Median household income
- $56,156
- Median home value
- $109,400
Demographics for Kossuth County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Algona.
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