Savannah Heights
601 S Prairie Street, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Savannah Heights Compares
Savannah Heights is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Mount Pleasant, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.7%) is above the Iowa average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Mount Pleasant, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.6% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (46% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8% (60% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.7% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2% (108% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.6% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8% (35% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Savannah Heights
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Savannah Heights with other nursing homes in Mount Pleasant.
What keeps Savannah Heights's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Savannah Heights keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.6% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Savannah Heights doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.2% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Savannah Heights's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 50 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 Savannah Heights?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Savannah Heights's rating advantage in Mount Pleasant?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant sits in Henry County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,719 (18.7%)
- Median age
- 40.3 years
- Median household income
- $54,490
- Median home value
- $118,500
Demographics for Henry County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mount Pleasant.
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