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Zearing Health Care, LLC

404 East Garfield St, Zearing, IA 50278 · Story County

>Zearing Health Care Center is Zearing based skilled nursing care and rehabilitation center offering full time in-house rehabilitation services and long term skilled nursing care facility in Zearing, Ames, Nevada, Marshalltown and Story City in Iowa (IA)

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Haven Scout Score

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

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 80% 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

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A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Zearing

Zearing Health Care, LLC is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Zearing, IA, with 40 certified beds and an average of about 32 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

On the safety record, CMS notes 6 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

None noted in the public data.

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

At a glance

Certified beds: 40
Avg. residents/day: 32
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 165320

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

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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Safety & inspection record

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

Health deficiencies (last survey): 6
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2026-01-22
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

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

2026-01-22Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

2026-01-22Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2026-01-22Severity 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.

2025-08-27Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2025-08-27Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2025-06-02Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2025-02-19Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2025-02-19Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Private rooms available

Location

404 East Garfield St, Zearing, IA

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Common questions about Zearing Health Care, LLC

How much does Zearing Health Care, LLC cost?

Zearing Health Care, LLC does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Zearing, 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 Zearing Health Care, LLC's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Zearing Health Care, LLC 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

What did inspectors find at Zearing Health Care, LLC?

Zearing Health Care, LLC has 8 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-22). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Zearing Health Care, LLC have availability?

Typically 80% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Zearing Health Care, LLC offer?

Zearing Health Care, LLC in Zearing, IA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 40 beds.

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