Stone Cottage Care Center
900 South Stone Street, Sigourney, IA 52591
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How Stone Cottage Care Center Compares
Stone Cottage Care Center is a 41-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sigourney, 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 high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.3%) is above the Iowa average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 41 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sigourney, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.9% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (33% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.3% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8% (91% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.3% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2% (123% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Stone Cottage Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Stone Cottage Care Center with other nursing homes in Sigourney.
How is Stone Cottage 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 is Stone Cottage Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.9% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Stone Cottage Care Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.3% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Stone Cottage Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Stone Cottage Care Center lag behind other Sigourney options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Stone Cottage Care Center?
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 Sigourney
Sigourney sits in Keokuk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 2,214 (21.8%)
- Median age
- 43.4 years
- Median household income
- $52,012
- Median home value
- $95,800
Demographics for Keokuk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sigourney.
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