Halcyon House
1015 South Iowa Avenue, Washington, IA 52353
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Halcyon House Compares
Halcyon House is a 54-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Washington, 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 health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.0%) is below the Iowa average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 54 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Washington, 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: 12.2% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (37% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.3% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.0% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (52% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.0% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Halcyon House
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Halcyon House with other nursing homes in Washington.
How is Halcyon House addressing its health inspections 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 practices help Halcyon House keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.2% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Halcyon House keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.0% here versus 4.2% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Halcyon House maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 54 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Halcyon House?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Halcyon House lag behind other Washington 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 Washington
Washington sits in Washington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 4,197 (19.0%)
- Median age
- 40.5 years
- Median household income
- $63,532
- Median home value
- $158,600
Demographics for Washington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Washington.
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