The Alverno Health Care Facility
849 13th Avenue North, Clinton, IA 52732
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How The Alverno Health Care Facility Compares
The Alverno Health Care Facility is a 112-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Clinton, 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 staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (5.1%) is above the Iowa average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 112 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Clinton, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.2% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.3% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Alverno Health Care Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Alverno Health Care Facility with other nursing homes in Clinton.
How is The Alverno Health Care Facility 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 The Alverno Health Care Facility doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.1% here versus 4.2% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help The Alverno Health Care Facility keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 16.3% here versus 20.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Alverno Health Care Facility?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does The Alverno Health Care Facility lag behind other Clinton options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 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 The Alverno Health Care Facility?
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 Clinton
Clinton sits in Clinton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.6% 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+
- 9,180 (19.6%)
- Median age
- 42.8 years
- Median household income
- $52,221
- Median home value
- $120,200
Demographics for Clinton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Clinton.
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