State Center Specialty Care
702 Third Street NW, State Center, IA 50247
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How State Center Specialty Care Compares
State Center Specialty Care is a 39-bed nonprofit nursing facility in State Center, 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 long-stay antipsychotic medication use (7.5%) is below the Iowa average of 19.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 39 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.5% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (62% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (32% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask State Center Specialty Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing State Center Specialty Care with other nursing homes in State Center.
What keeps State Center Specialty Care's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help State Center Specialty Care keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.5% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is State Center Specialty Care doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at State Center 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 State Center 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 State Center
State Center sits in Marshall 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 consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 7,184 (18.0%)
- Median age
- 38.3 years
- Median household income
- $58,735
- Median home value
- $104,400
Demographics for Marshall County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near State Center.
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