Southern Hills Specialty Care
444 North West View Drive, Osceola, IA 50213
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How Southern Hills Specialty Care Compares
Southern Hills Specialty Care is a 90-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Osceola, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.9%) is below the Iowa average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 90 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.0% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (39% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (51% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (42% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.0% — worse than the Iowa average of 20.8% (49% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Southern Hills Specialty Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Southern Hills Specialty Care with other nursing homes in Osceola.
What is Southern Hills Specialty Care doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.0% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Southern Hills Specialty Care keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.9% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Southern Hills Specialty Care maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 90 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Southern Hills Specialty 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 Southern Hills Specialty 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 Osceola
Osceola sits in Clarke County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.0% 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+
- 1,687 (18.0%)
- Median age
- 39.9 years
- Median household income
- $55,078
- Median home value
- $115,400
Demographics for Clarke County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Osceola.
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