Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified

Eastern Star Masonic Home

715 West Mamie Eisenhower, Boone, IA 50036 · Boone County

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 95% full (72 of 76 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Boone

Eastern Star Masonic Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Boone, IA, with 76 certified beds and an average of about 72 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.79 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.52 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.79 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Boone, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 76
Avg. residents/day: 72
Ownership: Non profit - Other
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 165468

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,590–$10,750/mo (median $9,410)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,420–$7,680/mo (median $5,250)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Ames prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.79; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.52; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 39.2%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 5
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-04-24
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (15 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-04-24Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

2025-04-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2025-04-24Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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…

2025-04-24Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

2025-04-24Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-07-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2024-07-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2024-07-18Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
✓ Private rooms available
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

715 West Mamie Eisenhower, Boone, IA

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Eastern Star Masonic Home

How much does Eastern Star Masonic Home cost?

Eastern Star Masonic Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Boone, IA area typically runs $8,590–$10,750 per month (median $9,410, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Eastern Star Masonic Home's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Eastern Star Masonic Home 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Eastern Star Masonic Home?

Staff provide about 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Eastern Star Masonic Home?

Eastern Star Masonic Home has 15 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Eastern Star Masonic Home have availability?

Typically 95% full (72 of 76 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Eastern Star Masonic Home offer?

Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, IA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 76 beds.

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