Lyon Specialty Care

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How Lyon Specialty Care Compares

Lyon Specialty Care is a 45-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Rock Rapids, 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 health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.4%) is below the Iowa average of 3.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 45 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Iowa average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.6% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4% (52% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7% (62% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.2% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3% (48% 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 Rock Rapids

Rock Rapids sits in Lyon County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.3% 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+

2,154 (18.3%)

Median age

37.8 years

Median household income

$65,959

Median home value

$160,700

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

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