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HomeIowaHumboldt County Memorial Hospital

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

1000 North 15th Street, Humboldt, IA 505485153324200WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(21 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
28
certified

How Humboldt County Memorial Hospital 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
5/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
IA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.37 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.95 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
45.9%
IA average
44.1%
Close to state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.37 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.95 hours per resident per day, above 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
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Jan 30, 2025
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 9, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 3 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
Humboldt County 65+
2,035
21.2% of county
County Population
9,606
Humboldt County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital is a 5-star Medicaid certified nursing home in Humboldt, Iowa with 28 certified beds. It has been operating since 2001. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
28
Avg Residents/Day
25.3
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 8, 2001
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Humboldt
Last Inspection
Feb 9, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
13.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (7)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Feb 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Feb 9, 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: Feb 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 9, 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: Jan 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jan 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Nov 20, 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 Aide2.78 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.37 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.64 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
45.9%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Humboldt County Memorial Hospital and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
Humboldt, IACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation
Fort Dodge, IA14.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $166,043
Marian Home
Fort Dodge, IA15.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Rotary Senior Living
Eagle Grove, IA17.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $65,036
Friendship Haven, Inc
Fort Dodge, IA18.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
West Bend Health and Rehabilitation
West Bend, IA19.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan - Manson
Manson, IA20.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
Humboldt, IA · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation
Fort Dodge, IA
14.9 mi1/51/52/5$166,043
Marian Home
Fort Dodge, IA
15.6 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Rotary Senior Living
Eagle Grove, IA
17.8 mi3/52/53/5$65,036
Friendship Haven, Inc
Fort Dodge, IA
18.7 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
West Bend Health and Rehabilitation
West Bend, IA
19.0 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Good Samaritan - Manson
Manson, IA
20.7 mi2/52/54/5None 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 Humboldt County Memorial Hospital?▾
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Humboldt County Memorial Hospital 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). Humboldt County Memorial Hospital participates in Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Humboldt County Memorial Hospital had any health inspection violations?▾
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 9, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital?▾
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital provides 4.37 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours, 0.64 LPN hours, and 2.78 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 45.9%.
How many beds does Humboldt County Memorial Hospital have?▾
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital has 28 certified beds with an average of 25.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Humboldt County Memorial Hospital?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Humboldt County Memorial Hospital?▾
On Google Maps, Humboldt County Memorial Hospital has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 21 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.