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HomeIowaEastern Star Masonic Home

Eastern Star Masonic Home

715 West Mamie Eisenhower, Boone, IA 500365154325274WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(49 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
76
certified

How Eastern Star Masonic Home Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
IA average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
IA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.13 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.62 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
39.5%
IA average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 4.13 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.62 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 18, 2024
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 24, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Boone County 65+
5,134
19.2% of county
County Population
26,700
Boone County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Eastern Star Masonic Home is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Boone, Iowa with 76 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
76
Avg Residents/Day
70.3
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 1, 2002
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Boone
Last Inspection
Apr 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
37.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0943Potential for Harm

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Jul 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jul 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Apr 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Sep 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Sep 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Sep 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.77 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.74 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.62 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.13 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.61 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
39.5%
RN Turnover
46.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (24)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ECSI INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
KOSS, ROBERTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2021
RAMLHUN, TIMOTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2021
WHITAKER, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 22, 2022
ANDERSON, JOSHUAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 30, 2021
ELSBERRY, APRILOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 24, 2022
HENSON, CODYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 17, 2024
HULL, TIFFANYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 10, 2024
METZGER, ASHLEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2017
ROSSOW, JULIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 21, 2020
WALSH, CHRISTINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2022
AEGIS THERAPIES, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 31, 2021
BCG HOLDINGS INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
CATTAIL BCG LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
CATTAIL INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 25, 2021
ECSI INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
GUARDIAN PHARMACY OF IOWA LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 31, 2021
INNOVATIVE COMMUNICATIONS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 18, 2024
IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
J EVANS NUTRITION CONSULTING LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 31, 2022
ANDERSON, JOSHUAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 22, 2025
WALSH, CHRISTINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 22, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Eastern Star Masonic Home and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Eastern Star Masonic Home
Boone, IACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Westhaven Community
Boone, IA2,112 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Accura Healthcare of Ogden, LLC
Ogden, IA6.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Northridge Village
Ames, IA12.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Madrid Home for the Aged
Madrid, IA13.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Green Hills Health Care Center
Ames, IA13.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC
Ames, IA14.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Eastern Star Masonic Home
Boone, IA · Current facility
—3/53/54/5None recorded
Westhaven Community
Boone, IA
2,112 ft3/53/54/5None recorded
Accura Healthcare of Ogden, LLC
Ogden, IA
6.3 mi3/52/55/5None recorded
Northridge Village
Ames, IA
12.5 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Madrid Home for the Aged
Madrid, IA
13.1 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Green Hills Health Care Center
Ames, IA
13.8 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC
Ames, IA
14.4 mi3/53/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Eastern Star Masonic Home?▾
Eastern Star Masonic Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Eastern Star Masonic Home cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Eastern Star Masonic Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Eastern Star Masonic Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Eastern Star Masonic Home had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 24, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Eastern Star Masonic Home?▾
Eastern Star Masonic Home provides 4.13 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, 0.74 LPN hours, and 2.77 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 39.5%.
How many beds does Eastern Star Masonic Home have?▾
Eastern Star Masonic Home has 76 certified beds with an average of 70.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Eastern Star Masonic Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 1 in Boone. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Eastern Star Masonic Home?▾
On Google Maps, Eastern Star Masonic Home has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 49 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.