Denison Care Center
1202 Ridge Road, Denison, IA 51442
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Denison Care Center Compares
Denison Care Center is a 46-bed for-profit nursing facility in Denison, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (41.1%) is above the Iowa average of 19.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 46 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 58% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Denison, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 41.1% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (111% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.8% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (57% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 20.8% (58% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Denison Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Denison Care Center with other nursing homes in Denison.
How is Denison Care Center 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 is Denison Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 41.1% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Denison Care 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.
Why is Denison Care Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 58% occupancy across 46 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 Denison Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Denison Care Center lag behind other Denison options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Denison
Denison sits in Crawford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 2,895 (17.0%)
- Median age
- 36.4 years
- Median household income
- $54,849
- Median home value
- $101,100
Demographics for Crawford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Denison.
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