Halcyon House
1015 South Iowa Avenue, Washington, IA 52353 · (319) 653-7264
Non profit - Corporation · 54 certified beds
Halcyon House has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 1 citation (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $51,006 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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 March 19, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.March 19, 2026 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.October 14, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.October 14, 2025 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.October 28, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $51,006October 14, 2025
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 | 4.26 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.87 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.83 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 54 |
| Average residents per day | 51.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- United Presbyterian Home Washington · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Pleasantview Home Kalona · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Parkview Manor Wellman · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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