Non-Profit Medicare Medicaid

Childserve Habilitation Center

5900 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131

5.0 CMS Rating
Non profit - Corporation
74 Certified Beds
94 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 0.18%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 5.29%

Lower is better

How Childserve Habilitation Center Compares

Childserve Habilitation Center is a 74-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Johnston, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Iowa average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 74 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.

Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Johnston, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Iowa average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.3% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (73% lower).
  • Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (100% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.2% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (96% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask Childserve Habilitation Center

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Childserve Habilitation Center with other nursing homes in Johnston.

What keeps Childserve Habilitation Center's staffing levels rating strong?

This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.

What practices help Childserve Habilitation Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.3% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help Childserve Habilitation Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?

Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How does Childserve Habilitation Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 74 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.

How do residents and families raise concerns at Childserve Habilitation Center?

CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.

What explains Childserve Habilitation Center's rating advantage in Johnston?

Its 5-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 Johnston

Johnston sits in Polk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+
63,436 (13.1%)
Median age
35.7 years
Median household income
$69,747
Median home value
$190,400

Demographics for Polk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Johnston.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 16A001
County Polk
Total Beds 74
Occupied Beds 70
Occupancy Rate 94%
Ownership Non profit - Corporation

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Location

5900 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: September 9, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.