Lyon Specialty Care

Lyon Specialty Care

Rock Rapids, Iowa

Address

1010 South Union, Rock Rapids, IA, 51246

Phone

+1 712-472-3748

7.5 /10

Lyon Specialty Care Quality & Safety Report

Good

Inspections: 3★ (50%) Staffing: 4★ (25%) Quality: 5★ (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
3.84 hrs near national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.61 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.50 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.05 hrs
Physical therapy
0.01 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating improved from 1 to 4 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Lyon 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
45 certified beds · ~37 avg residents/day (83% occupancy)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Lyon Specialty Care is a 45-bed non-profit skilled nursing facility located in Rock Rapids, Iowa. It maintains a 4-star overall rating from CMS, supported by a 4-star staffing rating and a 5-star rating for quality measures. The facility currently holds a 3-star rating for its health inspections.

Location

1010 South Union, Rock Rapids, IA, 51246, Rock Rapids, IA

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Lyon Specialty Care?
Lyon Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How did Lyon Specialty Care score on health inspections?
Lyon Specialty Care received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Lyon Specialty Care?
Lyon Specialty Care has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Lyon Specialty Care have?
Lyon Specialty Care has 45 certified beds.
Does Lyon Specialty Care accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Lyon Specialty Care accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Lyon Specialty Care located?
Lyon Specialty Care is located at 1010 South Union, Rock Rapids, IA, 51246, Rock Rapids, Iowa.
How can I contact Lyon Specialty Care?
You can reach Lyon Specialty Care by phone at +1 712-472-3748.

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About this data

How to read this page

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Where this data comes from

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