Nursing homes across Hardin County, Iowa, graded on the federal inspection
record, nurse staffing and staff turnover. County rank is shown on each home's profile.
Scenic Manor runs 77 certified beds in Iowa Falls under corporate for-profit ownership, and its staffing sits at 3.71 nurse hours per resident day, about 4% under the national average of 3.86. Weekend coverage drops roughly 11% below what the home staffs on weekdays, so if you're visiting or calling on a Saturday, expect a thinner floor. The stronger number is turnover: 26.9% against a national average of 45.8%, which suggests workers here tend to stay. Its current record shows 11 deficiencies, none at the harm level and none abuse-related, with the most recent inspection in May 2025.
Hubbard Care Center runs a tight ship on inspections, a five-star health inspection record with just three deficiencies and none at the harm level. The one abuse-related citation and four fines totaling $46,101 are worth asking about directly. Staffing sits roughly in line with the national average, though weekends run about 11% thinner than weekdays, and turnover at 50% is above the 45.8% national figure. For a 60-bed nonprofit in Hardin County, the clinical quality measures hold up well. Ask about weekend coverage and what's driving staff departures before you decide.
The Village of Ackley runs 3.72 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 4% under the national average of 3.86, and weekends dip about 9% below its own weekday coverage. Staff turnover is the number that stands out: 66.7% annually against a 45.8% national average, meaning most of the people caring for residents were not there a year ago. The inspection record shows 33 deficiencies, including three at the harm or jeopardy level and three tied to abuse, with two fines totaling $47,149. The last inspection was March 2026, so the picture is current. Quality and staffing star ratings both sit at 4/5, but the deficiency history and turnover tell a different story than the stars suggest.
Eldora Specialty Care runs about 3.56 nursing hours per resident each day, roughly 8 percent under the national average of 3.86, and weekends dip another 6 percent below its own weekday coverage. Turnover sits at 38.5 percent, which is actually better than the 45.8 percent national figure, so staff tend to stick around longer than at the typical home. The record is clean where it counts: four deficiencies total, none at the harm or jeopardy level, no abuse citations, and the last inspection was recent, in December 2025. This is a small nonprofit home with solid inspection and quality marks; the main thing to weigh is whether the lighter daily staffing, especially on weekends, fits the care your family member needs.