Nursing homes in Clear Lake, IA
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Clear Lake, part of the Cerro Gordo area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents in Clear Lake, Iowa, and across Cerro Gordo County have access to one certified nursing facility located within the 50428 ZIP code. According to CMS Care Compare data, the local facility maintains an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Oakwood Care Center, operated by Legacy Healthcare, is currently the highest-rated option in the area, providing skilled nursing services to the local community.
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avg 3★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Clear Lake
- All homes in Clear Lake score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Clear Lake reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Oakwood Care Center at 3★.
- 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Clear Lake
| Oakwood Care Center LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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