Garden View Care Center
1200 West Nishna Road, Shenandoah, IA 51601
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How Garden View Care Center Compares
Garden View Care Center is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Shenandoah, Iowa. CMS has not issued an overall star rating for this facility, which can happen for newer or recently re-certified homes. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.5%) is above the Iowa average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Shenandoah, the local average is 1.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.9% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (49% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (65% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.5% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2% (153% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Garden View Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Garden View Care Center with other nursing homes in Shenandoah.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Garden View Care Center, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
What is Garden View Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 28.9% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Garden View Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Garden View Care Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 65% occupancy across 50 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 Garden View Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Garden View Care Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Shenandoah
Shenandoah sits in Page County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 3,397 (22.3%)
- Median age
- 44.4 years
- Median household income
- $51,196
- Median home value
- $96,400
Demographics for Page County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Shenandoah.
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