Thornton Manor Nursing and Care Center
1329 Main Street, Lansing, IA 52151
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
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 Thornton Manor Nursing and Care Center Compares
Thornton Manor Nursing and Care Center is a 40-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Lansing, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.8%) is below the Iowa average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 40 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.1% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (28% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Thornton Manor Nursing and Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Thornton Manor Nursing and Care Center with other nursing homes in Lansing.
How is Thornton Manor Nursing and Care Center addressing its quality measures 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 practices help Thornton Manor Nursing and Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.8% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How do residents and families raise concerns at Thornton Manor Nursing and Care Center?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Thornton Manor Nursing and 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 Lansing
Lansing sits in Allamakee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.6% 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+
- 3,111 (22.6%)
- Median age
- 44.2 years
- Median household income
- $55,523
- Median home value
- $133,400
Demographics for Allamakee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lansing.
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