1015 South Iowa Avenue, Washington, IA 52353 · Washington County
Halcyon House Senior Living Community in Washington, IA offers various levels of care for you and your loved ones. Learn about Halcyon House.
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Typically 91% full (49 of 54 beds occupied on an average day).
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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.
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Halcyon House is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Washington, IA, with 54 certified beds and an average of about 49 residents per day. It operates as part of the Wesleylife network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.43 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.03 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,840–$11,080/mo (median $9,690) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,490–$7,910/mo (median $5,410) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Iowa City prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (5 citations on record — showing the latest 5). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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.
1015 South Iowa Avenue, Washington, IA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityHalcyon House does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Washington, IA area typically runs $8,840–$11,080 per month (median $9,690, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Halcyon House 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.43 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Halcyon House has 5 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-19). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 91% full (49 of 54 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Halcyon House in Washington, IA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 54 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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