Nursing homes in Oskaloosa, IA
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Oskaloosa, part of the Mahaska area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1.3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents living in Oskaloosa, IA, and surrounding Mahaska County have access to three nursing home facilities. According to current CMS Care Compare data, these local centers hold an average overall rating of 1.3 out of 5 stars. Northern Mahaska Specialty Care, operated by Care Initiatives, maintains the city's highest rating at 2 stars. Families evaluating long-term care options in the 52577 ZIP code should review these official individual facility reports.
Rating distribution
avg 1.3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Oskaloosa
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- CARE INITIATIVES1 home
- THE ENSIGN GROUP1 home
- OSKALOOSA CARE CENTER INC1 home
What to look for in Oskaloosa
- 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Oskaloosa reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Northern Mahaska Specialty Care at 2★.
- 3 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Oskaloosa
| Northern Mahaska Specialty Care CARE INITIATIVES · Medium · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Crystal Heights Care Center THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Oskaloosa Care Center OSKALOOSA CARE CENTER INC · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.