Centerville Specialty Care
1208 East Cross Street, Centerville, IA 52544
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Centerville Specialty Care Compares
Centerville Specialty Care is a 46-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Centerville, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.8%) is above the Iowa average of 3.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 46 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Centerville, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.5% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (56% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8% (102% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.2% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (70% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Centerville Specialty Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Centerville Specialty Care with other nursing homes in Centerville.
What keeps Centerville Specialty Care's staffing levels 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 Centerville Specialty Care keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.5% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Centerville Specialty Care doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.8% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Centerville Specialty Care maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% 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 Centerville Specialty Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Centerville Specialty Care's rating advantage in Centerville?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Centerville
Centerville sits in Appanoose County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 2,885 (23.2%)
- Median age
- 45.8 years
- Median household income
- $39,693
- Median home value
- $85,000
Demographics for Appanoose County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Centerville.
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