Heartland Care Center
Marcus, Iowa
604 East Fenton Po Box 608, Marcus, IA, 51035
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Heartland Care Center Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 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 →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 2 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Non-profit organization
- Capacity
- 38 certified beds · ~28 avg residents/day (74% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Heartland Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Marcus, Iowa, featuring a 38-bed capacity. The center holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, with a 3-star rating for health inspections and a 4-star rating for quality measures. Its staffing levels are currently rated at 1 star.
Location
604 East Fenton Po Box 608, Marcus, IA, 51035, Marcus, IA
Recent reviews
- Michelle Rogge Gannon ★★★★★ February 11, 2025
My sister highly praises Heartland for the care she receives there, and I also think they do a really good job. The staff is kind, friendly, and professional. My sister says the food is very good. It's also very clean and cheerful.
- Jennifer Johnson ★★★★☆ June 16, 2023
Not bad shot staffed but they try
- Cheri Monette ★★★★★ June 21, 2022
I was very pleased with the staff and all the attention given to my dad. I would recommend Heartland Care Center.
- Beverly Ohlendorf ★★★★☆ February 19, 2022
A safe place for the elderly
- Michele Cramer ★★★★☆ January 10, 2022
Clean facility with friendly staff.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Heartland Care Center?
- Heartland Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Heartland Care Center score on health inspections?
- Heartland Care Center received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Heartland Care Center?
- Heartland Care Center has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Heartland Care Center have?
- Heartland Care Center has 38 certified beds.
- Does Heartland Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Heartland Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Heartland Care Center located?
- Heartland Care Center is located at 604 East Fenton Po Box 608, Marcus, IA, 51035, Marcus, Iowa.
- How can I contact Heartland Care Center?
- You can reach Heartland Care Center by phone at +1 712-376-2500.
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