Oskaloosa Care Center
605 Highway 432, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
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How Oskaloosa Care Center Compares
Oskaloosa Care Center is a 83-bed for-profit nursing facility in Oskaloosa, 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 short-stay residents returning to the hospital (30.2%) is above the Iowa average of 20.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 83 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Oskaloosa, the local average is 1.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.9% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (36% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 20.8% (46% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Oskaloosa Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Oskaloosa Care Center with other nursing homes in Oskaloosa.
How is Oskaloosa 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 practices help Oskaloosa Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.0% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Oskaloosa Care Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.6% here versus 4.2% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Oskaloosa Care Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 83 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Oskaloosa Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Oskaloosa Care Center lag behind other Oskaloosa options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa sits in Mahaska County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.1% 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+
- 4,041 (18.1%)
- Median age
- 38.8 years
- Median household income
- $56,417
- Median home value
- $113,100
Demographics for Mahaska County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Oskaloosa.
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