Childserve Habilitation Center
5900 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131 · (515) 270-2205
Non profit - Corporation · 74 certified beds
Childserve Habilitation Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 2 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 18, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 18, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 18, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 6, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.January 24, 2024 · F0580 · 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.January 24, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 24, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 10.30 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 4.17 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.19 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 4.94 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.9% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 74 |
| Average residents per day | 69.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Brio of Johnston, LLC Johnston · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Bishop Drumm Retirement Center Johnston · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Prairie Vista Village Altoona · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Altoona · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Mill-Pond Ankeny · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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