Nursing homes in Oskaloosa, IA
Oskaloosa, IA has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Heights Care Center1514 High Avenue West · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 72 | 1 ($10,489) |
| Northern Mahaska Specialty Care2401 Crestview Drive · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 79 | 1 ($39,033) |
| Oskaloosa Care Center605 Highway 432 · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 83 | 1 ($45,354) |
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 Oskaloosa
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 meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.July 16, 2026 · Crystal Heights Care Center · F0809 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.July 16, 2026 · Crystal Heights Care Center · F0567 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.July 16, 2026 · Crystal Heights Care Center · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.July 16, 2026 · Crystal Heights Care Center · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.July 16, 2026 · Crystal Heights Care Center · F0688 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 11, 2026 · Oskaloosa Care Center · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 11, 2026 · Oskaloosa Care Center · F0677 · 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.June 11, 2026 · Oskaloosa Care Center · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 15, 2026 · Oskaloosa Care Center · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 15, 2026 · Oskaloosa Care Center · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Oskaloosa
Which nursing home in Oskaloosa has the highest Medicare rating?
Crystal Heights Care Center and Northern Mahaska Specialty Care share the highest overall rating in Oskaloosa: 3 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Oskaloosa have been fined?
3 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $94,876 in all. The most was $45,354, at Oskaloosa Care Center.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Oskaloosa?
No. None of the 3 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Oskaloosa is the largest?
Oskaloosa Care Center, with 83 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.