Childserve Habilitation Center

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Care Quality Indicators

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 3.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 74 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.

Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Johnston, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.

By the numbers vs. Iowa average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.6% — better than the Iowa average of 19.4% (82% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7% (100% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.8% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3% (81% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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.

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