Crystal Heights Care Center
1514 High Avenue West, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
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How Crystal Heights Care Center Compares
Crystal Heights Care Center is a 72-bed for-profit nursing facility in Oskaloosa, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (37.1%) is above the Iowa average of 19.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 72 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Oskaloosa, the local average is 1.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 37.1% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (91% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (41% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.5% — worse 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 Crystal Heights Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Crystal Heights Care Center with other nursing homes in Oskaloosa.
How is Crystal Heights Care Center addressing its health inspections 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 is Crystal Heights Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 37.1% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Crystal Heights Care Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.5% here versus 4.2% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Crystal Heights Care Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 72 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Crystal Heights Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Crystal Heights Care Center's rating advantage in Oskaloosa?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa sits in Mahaska County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 4,041 (18.1%)
- Median age
- 38.8 years
- Median household income
- $56,417
- Median home value
- $113,100
Demographics for Mahaska County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Oskaloosa.
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