State Center Specialty Care

    702 3rd St NW, State Center, IA 50247
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Friendly, helpful staff; timely assistance.

    I'm generally pleased with the facility - the staff are friendly, helpful, and provide timely assistance for my husband. A few small improvements would make it excellent.

    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

    3.92·(12)

    Overall rating

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

      1.0
    • Staff

      2.5
    • Meals

      3.9
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      3.9

    Pros

    • Friendly, helpful staff
    • Timely assistance
    • Courteous staff–resident interactions

    Cons

    • Cleanliness and sanitation lapses in rooms and common areas
    • Pest-control shortcomings in public and resident spaces
    • Ineffective laundry and personal-property management
    • Inconsistent medication and pain-management practices
    • Insufficient recognition of advance directives and designated decision-makers
    • Weak staff accountability and conduct oversight
    • Poor facility maintenance and limited room space
    • Communication and responsiveness gaps with families
    • Potential regulatory and licensing compliance concerns

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed picture: several commenters praise the demeanor and responsiveness of frontline staff, noting courteous, helpful interactions and timely assistance when requests are made. At the same time, the pattern of criticisms raises operational concerns that prospective residents and families should evaluate closely.

    Care quality appears uneven. Positive interpersonal interactions coexist with descriptions of inconsistent clinical practices, notably around pain control and medication management. Families also expressed ongoing worry about continuity of care and about whether designated decision-makers (durable power of attorney) are consistently recognized and consulted. These items suggest gaps in clinical-protocol adherence and in processes that ensure care plans and legal directives are followed.

    Staff-level comments are two-sided: many reviewers characterize caregivers as friendly and helpful, yet there are recurring concerns about staff conduct, accountability, and training. Those concerns are operational rather than solely anecdotal — they point to weaknesses in supervision, incident follow-up, and staff performance management that can affect both clinical outcomes and family trust.

    Reviews contain several facility-related observations indicating maintenance and sanitation issues. Specific operational themes include lapses in room and common-area cleanliness, pest-control shortcomings, floor and housekeeping maintenance gaps, cramped or undersized resident rooms, and problems with laundry and personal-property handling. These items indicate weaknesses in environmental services, inventory controls, and property-management workflows.

    There is limited information about dining and activities in the available summaries. Neither consistently positive nor detailed negative statements about meal quality, menu variety, or programming were provided; prospective families should ask for sample menus, activity schedules, and the opportunity to observe or participate in an activities session during a tour.

    Management and compliance concerns emerge in the reviews as well. Reviewers cite difficulties getting issues resolved, perceived inaction on missing items or care complaints, and explicit concerns about licensing or regulatory status. Together these suggest potential gaps in executive oversight, incident escalation procedures, and regulatory communication.

    Notable patterns for families to review during a visit: inspect room size and cleanliness, observe common areas for housekeeping and pest-control measures, ask for documentation of medication-management and pain-control protocols, review the facility’s policies on honoring advance directives and DPOA communications, inquire about laundry/property-loss procedures, and request recent inspection or licensing records. Asking about staff training, supervision, turnover, and formal incident-response processes will help clarify whether the positive aspects of staff demeanor are supported by reliable operational systems.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 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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    State Center Specialty Care is located at 702 3rd St NW, State Center, IA, 50247.

    About State Center Specialty Care

    State Center Specialty Care sits at 702 3rd St NW in State Center, Iowa, in a quiet rural setting with plenty of landscaped outdoor areas where residents can enjoy fresh air and simple nature activities. The facility helps up to 39 residents in a cozy, recently renovated building that offers comfortable living spaces and improved accessibility throughout. Staff work around the clock, every day, to provide skilled nursing care, short and long-term rehabilitation, memory care for conditions like Alzheimer's, and respite care for when families need a break. Since its staff aim to deliver personal attention, every resident gets an individualized treatment plan focused on dignity, respect, and comfort. The nursing home cares for people from many backgrounds, including those using Medicare, Medicaid, and the Veterans Affairs Community Nursing Home Program, and it tries to serve people from all walks of life with compassion, including those who need hospice services at the end of life.

    Residents spend their time in a supportive community with daily programming and social activities that keep minds active and spirits up, and the team of more than 40 staff members remain committed to compassionate, high-standard care. Language assistance is available for English, Spanish, Chinese, and several other languages, which is helpful for families who need clearer communication. State Center Specialty Care holds a 2016 Bronze - Commitment to Quality Award and is part of Care Initiatives, a nonprofit provider connected with the Iowa Health Care Association. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and offers connections to resources for providers and brokers. While the nursing home has no flashy features or brand names for its programs, it stays focused on what matters most-delivering personal, reliable care in a homey setting, with support for those with chronic conditions, serious illness, and different cultural needs. The place has earned a review score of 3.7 from three reviews and stays open and ready to help at all hours of the day.

    People often ask...

    State Center Specialty Care offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 702 3rd St NW, State Center, IA 50247.

    No, State Center Specialty Care 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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