Accura HealthCare of Aurelia

    401 W Fifth St, Aurelia, Iowa 51005
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.0ยท4 reviews

    Satisfied with care and services

    I moved my mother here and I'm very pleased - the staff are kind and attentive, the facility is clean and well-maintained, meals are good, and there are plenty of engaging activities. Communication from management is prompt and the location is convenient. Overall I'm satisfied and would recommend it, with just a little room for improvement.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.00ยท(4)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Some staff described as wonderful
    • At least one reviewer called the care "fabulous"
    • New management / site supervisor in place (noted change)

    Cons

    • Very slow call response times (reported up to 50 minutes)
    • Call lights frequently not answered
    • Phone/communication problems (phone rang ~25 times before answered)
    • Aides described as uncaring and money-focused
    • Residents left in soiled/wet clothing
    • Substandard nursing care and poorly trained staff
    • Inadequate emergency response (ambulance not called in one case)
    • Hospital admissions reportedly related to facility care
    • Cold food
    • High cost as a forโ€‘profit facility (~$60,000 per year)
    • No improvements reported over two years
    • Several reviewers strongly do not recommend the facility

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment across the supplied reviews is mixed but leans strongly negative. Multiple reviewers report serious and recurring problems with basic nursing care and timeliness of staff response; a smaller number of reviews offer high praise for particular employees or describe excellent care. The pattern in the negative reviews centers on neglect of residents' needs, slow or nonexistent responses to call lights and phones, and concerns about staff training and priorities.

    Care quality and responsiveness are the most frequently cited problems. Several reviews specifically report extremely long call-response times (one example given as 50 minutes), repeated unanswered call lights, and instances of residents being left in wet or soiled clothing. One reviewer said the phone rang about 25 times before a cook answered, indicating communication breakdowns that affect daily care and dining service. These operational issues are tied in the reviews to substandard nursing care and poorly trained staff, with multiple comments that clients are โ€˜leftโ€™ in central areas and unattended for long periods.

    Staff behavior and training are a central theme. Multiple reviewers describe aides as uncaring and focused on money rather than resident welfare; others describe staff as poorly trained or not meeting basic professional standards. At least one reviewer reports a serious incident in which an ambulance was not called and a resident required hospital admission โ€” the head nurse was later involved in the hospital transfer, according to the review. These accounts suggest inconsistent clinical judgment and emergency procedures, which is particularly concerning given the frailty typical of nursing home populations.

    Facilities, dining, and daily operations are mentioned less often but still contribute to an unfavorable picture in several reviews. The building itself is described as โ€˜average,โ€™ but meal quality is criticized (cold food reported), and phone responsiveness problems affected access to staff (phone rang many times before being answered). The combination of an average physical environment with poor service and care reduces overall satisfaction for reviewers who expect attentive care given the cost.

    Management, cost, and change over time are also notable. The facility is identified as forโ€‘profit and cited with a high annual cost (about $60,000/year) by one reviewer who is considering moving their loved one. There is a note that a new management or site supervisor is in place, but another reviewer explicitly states there have been no improvements over two years. That tension โ€” a reported management change but continued reports of unchanged problems โ€” appears repeatedly in the supplied summaries.

    There is a small, opposite viewpoint: at least one review calls the staff โ€˜wonderfulโ€™ and the care โ€˜fabulous,โ€™ stating that the person could not have received better care. This positive report indicates there may be variability between shifts, units, or individual employees; however, the bulk of the comments point to systemic issues. Taken together, the reviews suggest inconsistent quality with serious safety and responsiveness concerns for some residents.

    Implications and practical considerations from these reviews: prospective residents and families should investigate staff response times, emergency protocols, and recent management actions in person. Ask for staffed ratios, tour during different shifts, observe call-light response, review incident/transfer records if possible, and get references from current families. Given the reported cost and repeated complaints about basic care, the reviews indicate reason for caution and further, targeted inquiry before choosing this facility.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Accura HealthCare of Aurelia is located at 401 W Fifth St, Aurelia, Iowa, 51005.

    About Accura HealthCare of Aurelia

    Accura HealthCare of Aurelia sits about six miles from Cherokee, Iowa, at 401 West 5th Street. This care community has 44 beds, fits in the skilled nursing facility category, and accepts both private pay and Medicaid, although private pay length is considered on a case-by-case basis. The facility connects to Sunset Knoll Care & Rehab Center and runs under Accura HealthCare, also offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and even home care. You'll find elderly waiver apartments for those in assisted living, and folks can choose from a range of studio room layouts, so there's some variety.

    They provide 24-hour care, supporting folks with daily routines, bathing, grooming, and emotional help, and their care team speaks English. Specialized help includes orthopedic, cardiac, pulmonary, stroke recovery, diabetes, and dementia and Alzheimer's care, and they've got both hospice and respite care, with short stays starting at three days and going up to two weeks. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are all right there, focusing on safety, mobility, and regaining strength, offering things like balance exercises and posture education.

    There's a focus on community life with activities meant to help physical and mental health, including music therapy and social gatherings, and their services stretch from independent and assisted living to adult out-of-home respite and long-term skilled nursing care. Staff collaborate with hospice teams for comfort care when needed, and they work to keep folks functioning well as they age, with programs for therapeutic recreation and emotional support. Their website's accura.healthcare if you want information, and you can filter care options, browse different providers, and save favorites for easy comparing. They're known for being honest about availability and services, though the community's quality rating is 1 out of 10, so folks should look into current feedback and visit in person to get a feel for whether it's the right fit.

    People often ask...

    Accura HealthCare of Aurelia offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 401 W Fifth St, Aurelia, Iowa 51005.

    No, Accura HealthCare of Aurelia does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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