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HomeIowaStory Medical Senior Care

Story Medical Senior Care

710 S 19th ST, Nevada, IA 502015153822111WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(5 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
60
certified

How Story Medical Senior Care 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
4.79 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.12 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
29.3%
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

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 4.79 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 1.12 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 Apr 3, 2025
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 30, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation 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
Story County 65+
12,452
12.6% of county
County Population
98,573
Story County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Story Medical Senior Care is a 5-star Medicaid certified nursing home in Nevada, Iowa with 60 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
58.1
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 31, 1974
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Story
Last Inspection
Apr 30, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
10.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (5)

F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 9, 2024Corrected: 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 Aide3.34 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.34 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.12 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.79 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.91 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
29.3%
RN Turnover
26.3%
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 Story Medical Senior Care and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Story Medical Senior Care
Nevada, IACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Rolling Green Village Care Center
Nevada, IA1.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $14,380
Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC
Ames, IA10.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Green Hills Health Care Center
Ames, IA10.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Northridge Village
Ames, IA12.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Zearing Health Care, LLC
Zearing, IA13.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
State Center Specialty Care
State Center, IA13.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Story Medical Senior Care
Nevada, IA · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Rolling Green Village Care Center
Nevada, IA
1.2 mi3/53/53/5$14,380
Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC
Ames, IA
10.2 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Green Hills Health Care Center
Ames, IA
10.7 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Northridge Village
Ames, IA
12.0 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Zearing Health Care, LLC
Zearing, IA
13.2 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
State Center Specialty Care
State Center, IA
13.5 mi5/53/55/5None 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 Story Medical Senior Care?▾
Story Medical Senior Care 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 Story Medical Senior Care 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). Story Medical Senior Care participates in Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Story Medical Senior Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Story Medical Senior Care had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 30, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Story Medical Senior Care?▾
Story Medical Senior Care provides 4.79 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours, 0.34 LPN hours, and 3.34 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 29.3%.
How many beds does Story Medical Senior Care have?▾
Story Medical Senior Care has 60 certified beds with an average of 58.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 97% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Story Medical Senior Care?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 1 in Nevada. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Story Medical Senior Care?▾
On Google Maps, Story Medical Senior Care has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 5 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.