Golden Age Care Center
1915 South 18th Street, Centerville, IA 52544
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Golden Age Care Center Compares
Golden Age Care Center is a 46-bed for-profit nursing facility in Centerville, 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 staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (22.6%) is above the Iowa average of 19.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 46 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Centerville, the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.6% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Golden Age Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Golden Age Care Center with other nursing homes in Centerville.
How is Golden Age 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 Golden Age Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.6% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Golden Age Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Golden Age Care Center's rating advantage in Centerville?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Golden Age 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 Centerville
Centerville sits in Appanoose County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.2% 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+
- 2,885 (23.2%)
- Median age
- 45.8 years
- Median household income
- $39,693
- Median home value
- $85,000
Demographics for Appanoose County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Centerville.
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