St Anthony Senior Services
406 East Anthony Street, Carroll, IA 51401
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How St Anthony Senior Services Compares
St Anthony Senior Services is a 79-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Carroll, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (36.9%) is above the Iowa average of 19.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 79 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Carroll, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 36.9% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4% (90% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.1% — better than the Iowa average of 21.6% (35% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask St Anthony Senior Services
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing St Anthony Senior Services with other nursing homes in Carroll.
How is St Anthony Senior Services addressing its health inspections 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 is St Anthony Senior Services doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 36.9% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help St Anthony Senior Services keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.2% here versus 4.3% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does St Anthony Senior Services maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 79 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at St Anthony Senior Services?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does St Anthony Senior Services lag behind other Carroll options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Carroll
Carroll sits in Carroll County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.3% 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+
- 4,100 (20.3%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $59,198
- Median home value
- $138,700
Demographics for Carroll County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Carroll.
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