Grundy Care Center
102 East J Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Grundy Care Center Compares
Grundy Care Center is a 40-bed for-profit nursing facility in Grundy Center, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Iowa average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 40 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 77% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Grundy Center, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.0% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (38% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Grundy Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Grundy Care Center with other nursing homes in Grundy Center.
How is Grundy Care Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Grundy Care Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.0% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Grundy 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.
How do residents and families raise concerns at Grundy Care Center?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
Where does Grundy Care Center lag behind other Grundy Center options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Grundy 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 Grundy Center
Grundy Center sits in Grundy County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 2,548 (20.8%)
- Median age
- 42.4 years
- Median household income
- $71,760
- Median home value
- $138,100
Demographics for Grundy County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Grundy Center.
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