Happy Siesta Health Care Center

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How Happy Siesta Health Care Center Compares

Happy Siesta Health Care Center is a 62-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Remsen, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.2%) is below the Iowa average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 62 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Iowa average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.9% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4% (49% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7% (30% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.2% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3% (72% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Remsen

Remsen sits in Plymouth County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+

4,666 (18.6%)

Median age

40.5 years

Median household income

$71,147

Median home value

$172,600

Demographics for Plymouth County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Remsen.

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