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Qhc Winterset South, LLC
Qhc Winterset South, LLC – Medicare Certified Since 2003
Qhc Winterset South, LLC is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Winterset, Iowa. This facility has been serving the community for 23 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility has 45 certified beds. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rates nursing homes using a 5-star quality rating system based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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Quality ratings and facility data are updated periodically by CMS. We recommend verifying current information at Medicare Care Compare.
Local Comparison Snapshot
How Qhc Winterset South, LLC compares to 49 facilities in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
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Medicare Star Ratings
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Star Ratings History
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Staffing Hours per Resident Day
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Staff Turnover Rate
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Agency/Contract Staff Usage
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Direct Care Staffing
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Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
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Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
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Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in WINTERSET
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