C

Ossian Care Center

114 Fisher Street, Ossian, IA 52161
Score: 64 / 100

With a score of 64 out of 100, Ossian Care Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Iowa nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Ossian location.

Staffing levels at Ossian Care Center exceed national averages, with 4.23 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.56 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 17 deficiencies at Ossian Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.23 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.56 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.06 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.78 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.40 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

17
Total Deficiencies
Jan 21, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 17 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 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 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Jan 21, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0582 Severity D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    Jan 21, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Jan 21, 2026 · 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 3.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 17.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 13.8% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 18.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 64 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
46
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 21, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7

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