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Solon Nursing Care Center

523 E Fifth Street, Solon, IA 52333 · Johnson County

Senior Retirement Village is committed to comfort, independence, and personalized care. Solon Care Center offers independent retirement condos, assisted living, nursing services, outpatient therapy, memory care, long term care and palliative care. Contact us at (319) 624-3492 to schedule a tour of our three locations.

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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 outlookFills quickly

Typically 85% full (82 of 96 beds occupied on an average day).

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

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 Solon's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Solon Nursing Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Solon, IA, with 96 certified beds and an average of about 82 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, 4/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.55 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.56 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 52.2%, higher than the ~52% national average. 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
  • No deficiencies at last standard survey
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.55 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Solon for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
96
Avg. residents/day
82
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Independent
Continuing care
Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #
165550

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

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of careMonthly costSource
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
3.55
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.56
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
52.2%
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)
0
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-07-03
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (9 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2024-04-01Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2023-05-25Severity 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.

2023-05-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2023-05-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

2023-05-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

2023-05-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2023-05-25Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

2023-05-25Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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
  • Daily activities & events

Location

523 E Fifth Street, Solon, IA

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Solon Nursing Care Center

How much does Solon Nursing Care Center cost?

Solon Nursing Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Solon, 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 Solon Nursing Care Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Solon Nursing Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Solon Nursing Care Center?

Staff provide about 3.55 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 52.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Solon Nursing Care Center?

Solon Nursing Care Center has 9 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-03). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Solon Nursing Care Center have availability?

Typically 85% full (82 of 96 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Solon Nursing Care Center offer?

Solon Nursing Care Center in Solon, IA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 96 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

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.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Iowa City.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

  1. 1
    Confirm the fit
    Check the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
  2. 2
    Get exact pricing & availability
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  3. 3
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  4. 4
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website

Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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