B

Zearing Health Care, LLC

404 East Garfield St, Zearing, IA 50278
Score: 78 / 100

With a score of 78/100 and a B grade, Zearing Health Care, Llc is a well-regarded option in Zearing, Iowa. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 76th percentile statewide.

Staffing at Zearing Health Care, Llc is near the national average, with 3.90 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 8 deficiencies at Zearing Health Care, Llc. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.90 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.00 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.48 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.42 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.61 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.72 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

8
Total Deficiencies
Jan 21, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 8 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0552 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Jan 21, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jan 21, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Aug 26, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Aug 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 0.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 22.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 78 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
40
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 21, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6

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