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Kanawha Community Home, INC.

130 West Sixth Street, Kanawha, IA 50447
Score: 97 / 100

Among nursing homes in Iowa, Kanawha Community Home, Inc. stands out with an A grade and a score of 97 out of 100. It ranks in the 99th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Kanawha Community Home, Inc. exceed national averages, with 4.28 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.06 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Kanawha Community Home, Inc. shows a strong inspection record, with just 3 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.28 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.06 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.78 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.43 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.69 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.77 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

3
Total Deficiencies
Jul 26, 2023
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 3 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (3 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jul 26, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0623 Severity D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including a
    Jul 26, 2023 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0645 Severity D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    Jul 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 1.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 7.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 6.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.5% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 2.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 22.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 97 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
26
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0

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