Nursing homes in Chariton, IA

Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Chariton, part of the Lucas area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Chariton, Iowa, and the surrounding Lucas County area have access to one nursing home facility, located within the 50049 ZIP code. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, the city’s single facility, Chariton Specialty Care, holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Families evaluating local long-term care options can utilize these official 5-star rating system metrics to compare clinical quality and staffing standards for this provider.

What to look for in Chariton

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Chariton Specialty Care at 2★.
• 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

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