Kanawha Community Home, INC.
130 West Sixth Street, Kanawha, IA 50447
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 Kanawha Community Home, INC. Compares
Kanawha Community Home, INC. is a 26-bed for-profit nursing facility in Kanawha, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.4%) is below the Iowa average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 26 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.0% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (33% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (63% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — 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 Kanawha Community Home, INC.
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Kanawha Community Home, INC. with other nursing homes in Kanawha.
What keeps Kanawha Community Home, INC.'s health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Kanawha Community Home, INC. keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.0% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Kanawha Community Home, INC. keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Kanawha Community Home, INC.'s occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 26 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Kanawha Community Home, INC.?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Kanawha Community Home, INC.?
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 Kanawha
Kanawha sits in Hancock County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 2,388 (22.3%)
- Median age
- 44.5 years
- Median household income
- $61,957
- Median home value
- $100,900
Demographics for Hancock County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kanawha.
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