Osage Rehab and Health Care Center
830 South Fifth Street, Osage, IA 50461
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How Osage Rehab and Health Care Center Compares
Osage Rehab and Health Care Center is a 46-bed for-profit nursing facility in Osage, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.1%) is below the Iowa average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 46 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 57% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Osage, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (38% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (46% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — 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 Osage Rehab and Health Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Osage Rehab and Health Care Center with other nursing homes in Osage.
How is Osage Rehab and Health Care Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Osage Rehab and Health Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.8% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Osage Rehab and Health Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Osage Rehab and Health Care Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 57% occupancy across 46 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 Osage Rehab and Health Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Osage Rehab and Health Care Center lag behind other Osage options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Osage
Osage sits in Mitchell County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% 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+
- 2,275 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $60,260
- Median home value
- $120,400
Demographics for Mitchell County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Osage.
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