On With Life Long Term Care
1002 W Washington Ave., Polk City, IA 50225
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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 On With Life Long Term Care Compares
On With Life Long Term Care is a 40-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Polk City, 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 (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) 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 operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.4% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2% (73% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask On With Life Long Term Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing On With Life Long Term Care with other nursing homes in Polk City.
How is On With Life Long Term Care addressing its quality measures 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 On With Life Long Term Care 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.
What is On With Life Long Term Care doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.2% here versus 4.2% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does On With Life Long Term Care maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 40 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at On With Life Long Term Care?
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 On With Life Long Term Care?
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 Polk City
Polk City sits in Polk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.1% of the population — a lower 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+
- 63,436 (13.1%)
- Median age
- 35.7 years
- Median household income
- $69,747
- Median home value
- $190,400
Demographics for Polk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Polk City.
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