Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center — Nursing Home in Anita, IA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 41 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 25.9 |
| CMS Certification Number | 165217 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.15 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.77 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center had 7 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 12, 2026).
Inspection Findings — February 12, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (Level D)Corrected — March 13, 2026
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — March 13, 2026
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected — March 13, 2026
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)Corrected — March 13, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level D)Corrected — March 13, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — March 13, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level E)Corrected — March 13, 2026
Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center is a 41-bed nursing home in Anita, Iowa. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident day, below the Iowa average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 7 deficiencies, none of them severe. It is on CMS's Special Focus Facility list, a designation for persistently poor-performing nursing homes. CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon.
A positive sign is that the most recent inspection’s cited problems were not classified as severe, which may mean they’re being addressed rather than indicating immediate life‑threatening failures. However, the facility’s Special Focus status and the abuse flag are notable concerns; you should ask how the home has responded to those findings and what ongoing measures it has in place to prevent abuse and ensure reliable nursing coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center's CMS star rating?
Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center?
Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center reports 3.15193 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center had 7 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center have?
Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center has 41 certified beds.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.