Exira Care Center

Nursing Home

411 South Carthage
Exira, IA 50076 · Audubon County
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Call (712) 268-5393

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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.8 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

1Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
21Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$22,880Federal fines, last 3 years (1 fine)

Most recent standard inspection: May 6, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
November 8, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (712) 268-5393 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
4.22 hours · state avg 3.86, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.62 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
3.70 hours · state avg 3.38
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
50% · state avg 44.1%
RN turnover (yearly)
42.9%
Administrators who left (yearly)
0

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Iowa, Medicaid long-term care is provided through HCBS Elderly Waiver.

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Pricing

Published price: Not Yet Verified

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
Not Verified
Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
Not Verified
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We have not yet verified this facility’s camera policy. Rules for in-room cameras vary by state and usually require consent from the resident and any roommate. Ask the facility for its written electronic-monitoring policy.

Applying & contacting

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Online waiting-list form
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Online inquiry form
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Ownership

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Chain / affiliation
Not Available
Legal business name
Exira Care Center Corporation
Owner or managerRoleShare
BCG HOLDINGS INCADP OF THE SNF—
BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLCADP OF THE SNF—
BURNS, MARTYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
CATTAIL BCG LLCADP OF THE SNF—
CATTAIL INCADP OF THE SNF—
CREATIVE PLANNING HOLD CO LLCADP OF THE SNF—
DENTLINGER, LORIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
ECSI INCADP OF THE SNF—
GODWIN, THOMASCORPORATE OFFICER—
IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATIONADP OF THE SNF—
JONI ANDERSON CONSULTING LLCADP OF THE SNF—
KEY REHABILITATION INCADP OF THE SNF—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
165412
Certified beds
60
Average residents per day
35.3
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
April 1, 1999
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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