Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
1000 North 15th Street · Humboldt, IA · 50548 · 5153324200
28 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.55 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.01 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.83 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 4, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 4, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 16E718 · certified since November 8, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.