Nursing homes in Creston, IA
Creston, IA has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accura Healthcare of Creston1000 East Howard · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 31 | 1 ($16,801) |
| Creston Specialty Care1001 Cottonwood Drive · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 74 | 2 ($19,663) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Iowa, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Creston
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.July 1, 2026 · Creston Specialty Care · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.July 1, 2026 · Creston Specialty Care · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.July 1, 2026 · Creston Specialty Care · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 1, 2026 · Creston Specialty Care · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 1, 2026 · Creston Specialty Care · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 1, 2026 · Creston Specialty Care · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 1, 2026 · Creston Specialty Care · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.July 1, 2026 · Creston Specialty Care · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.June 25, 2026 · Accura Healthcare of Creston · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 25, 2026 · Accura Healthcare of Creston · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Creston
Which nursing home in Creston has the highest Medicare rating?
Accura Healthcare of Creston and Creston Specialty Care share the highest overall rating in Creston: 2 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Creston have been fined?
2 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $36,464 in all. The most was $19,663, at Creston Specialty Care.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Creston?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Creston is the largest?
Creston Specialty Care, with 74 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.