For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

Golden Age Care Center

1915 South 18th Street, Centerville, IA 52544

4.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Limited Liability company
46 Certified Beds
88 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 4.67%

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Antipsychotic Medication Use 22.58%

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Falls with Major Injury 4.17%

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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, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 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 May 4, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 165257
County Appanoose
Total Beds 46
Occupied Beds 36
Occupancy Rate 79%
Ownership For profit - Limited Liability company

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Location

1915 South 18th Street, Centerville, IA 52544

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