Fonda Specialty Care

Fonda Specialty Care

Fonda, Iowa

Address

607 Queen Street, Fonda, IA, 50540

Phone

+1 712-288-4441

8.0 /10

Fonda Specialty Care Quality & Safety Report

Good

Inspections: 4★ (50%) Staffing: 4★ (25%) Quality: 4★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
4.09 hrs near national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.56 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.35 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.29 hrs
Physical therapy
0.04 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating improved from 2 to 4 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Fonda Specialty Care 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
Capacity
46 certified beds · ~42 avg residents/day (92% occupancy)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Fonda Specialty Care is a 46-bed non-profit nursing facility located in Fonda, Iowa. The center maintains an overall four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, with four-star designations across staffing, health inspections, and quality measures. The facility is operated by a non-profit corporation providing long-term care and rehabilitative services.

Location

607 Queen Street, Fonda, IA, 50540, Fonda, IA

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Fonda Specialty Care?
Fonda Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How did Fonda Specialty Care score on health inspections?
Fonda Specialty Care received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Fonda Specialty Care?
Fonda Specialty Care has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Fonda Specialty Care have?
Fonda Specialty Care has 46 certified beds.
Does Fonda Specialty Care accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Fonda Specialty Care accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Fonda Specialty Care located?
Fonda Specialty Care is located at 607 Queen Street, Fonda, IA, 50540, Fonda, Iowa.
How can I contact Fonda Specialty Care?
You can reach Fonda Specialty Care by phone at +1 712-288-4441.

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About this data

How to read this page

Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.

Where this data comes from

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