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Oaknoll Retirement Residence

1 Oaknoll Ct, Iowa City, IA 52240 · Johnson County

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

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

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 82% full — openings are usually available.

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

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Iowa City's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Oaknoll Retirement Residence is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Iowa City, IA, with 70 certified beds and an average of about 57 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 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 5.24 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.98 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.24 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No deficiencies at last standard survey
✓No federal fines on record

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Iowa City for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 70
Avg. residents/day: 57
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 165030

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	$8,840–$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

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Staffing & care

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

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 5.24; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.98; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 32.6%; 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): 0
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-09-18
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (7 citations on record — showing the latest 7). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2024-08-28Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2024-04-04Severity E — 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.

2024-04-04Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

2024-04-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

2024-04-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2024-04-04Severity 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…

2024-04-04Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

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
✓ Memory care
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Fitness center
✓ Daily activities & events

Location

1 Oaknoll Ct, Iowa City, IA

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

Reviews & reputation

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Google

4.8

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Common questions about Oaknoll Retirement Residence

How much does Oaknoll Retirement Residence cost?

Oaknoll Retirement Residence does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Iowa City, 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.

What is Oaknoll Retirement Residence's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Oaknoll Retirement Residence 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Oaknoll Retirement Residence?

Staff provide about 5.24 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Oaknoll Retirement Residence?

Oaknoll Retirement Residence has 7 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Oaknoll Retirement Residence have availability?

Typically 82% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Oaknoll Retirement Residence offer?

Oaknoll Retirement Residence in Iowa City, IA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 70 beds.

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