Zearing Health Care, LLC
404 East Garfield St, Zearing, IA 50278
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 Zearing Health Care, LLC Compares
Zearing Health Care, LLC is a 40-bed for-profit nursing facility in Zearing, 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 quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.8%) is below the Iowa average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 40 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.5% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (36% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (80% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.8% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (80% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Zearing Health Care, LLC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Zearing Health Care, LLC with other nursing homes in Zearing.
How is Zearing Health Care, LLC 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 practices help Zearing Health Care, LLC keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.5% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Zearing Health Care, LLC keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Zearing Health Care, LLC?
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 Zearing Health Care, LLC?
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 Zearing
Zearing 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 Zearing.
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