On With Life
Scout 100Ankeny, IA · 28 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Ankeny's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
The New Homestead Care Center
2306 State Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115 · Guthrie County
The New Homestead Senior Living Community in Guthrie Center, Iowa provides quality independent and assisted living options, nursing home care, and skilled rehab
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 81% 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.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Guthrie Center
The New Homestead Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Guthrie Center, IA, with 58 certified beds and an average of about 47 residents per day. It operates as part of the Healthcare of Iowa 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 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.51 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.51 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 57.4%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.51 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Guthrie Center options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 58
- Avg. residents/day
- 47
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Healthcare of Iowa
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 165525
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 care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,860–$11,100/mo (median $9,710) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,500–$7,930/mo (median $5,420) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Des Moines prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.51
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.51
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 57.4%
- 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)
- 10
- 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 (24 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-10-22Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
2025-04-24Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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 E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
2025-04-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
2025-04-24Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
2306 State Street, Guthrie Center, IA
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about The New Homestead Care Center
How much does The New Homestead Care Center cost?
The New Homestead Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Guthrie Center, IA area typically runs $8,860–$11,100 per month (median $9,710, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is The New Homestead Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates The New Homestead Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at The New Homestead Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.51 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 57.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at The New Homestead Care Center?
The New Homestead Care Center has 24 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 The New Homestead Care Center have availability?
Typically 81% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does The New Homestead Care Center offer?
The New Homestead Care Center in Guthrie Center, IA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 58 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 Des Moines.
- 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
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
- 4Hold a spotMost communities hold a residence with a small refundable deposit while you decide.
Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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