Story Medical Senior Care
710 S 19th ST, Nevada, IA 50201
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Story Medical Senior Care Compares
Story Medical Senior Care is a 60-bed government-owned nursing facility in Nevada, 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 (1.7%) is below the Iowa average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Nevada, 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: 15.0% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.7% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (59% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Story Medical Senior Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Story Medical Senior Care with other nursing homes in Nevada.
What keeps Story Medical Senior Care'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 Story Medical Senior Care keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.0% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Story Medical Senior Care keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.1% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Story Medical Senior Care maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Story Medical Senior Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Story Medical Senior Care's rating advantage in Nevada?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Nevada
Nevada sits in Story County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 11,858 (12.2%)
- Median age
- 26.8 years
- Median household income
- $58,302
- Median home value
- $195,200
Demographics for Story County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Nevada.
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