Creekside
503 Wical Way, Grundy Center, IA 50638
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Creekside Compares
Creekside is a 55-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Grundy Center, 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 health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.4%) is below the Iowa average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 55 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Grundy Center, 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: 19.6% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (41% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.4% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (65% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.7% — worse than the Iowa average of 20.8% (33% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Creekside
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Creekside with other nursing homes in Grundy Center.
How is Creekside addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Creekside keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Creekside keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.4% here versus 4.2% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Creekside's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 55 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Creekside?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Creekside's rating advantage in Grundy Center?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Grundy Center
Grundy Center sits in Grundy County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.8% of the population — a higher 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+
- 2,548 (20.8%)
- Median age
- 42.4 years
- Median household income
- $71,760
- Median home value
- $138,100
Demographics for Grundy County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Grundy Center.
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