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1000 North 15th Street Humboldt, IA 50548 · Humboldt County
CMS certification number 16E718 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Humboldt County Memorial Hospital a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Humboldt County Memorial Hospital as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Iowa average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.39 hours per resident per day at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, above the Iowa median of 3.76 (US median: 3.72). About 1.17 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.54 hours, 19% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 46.3% of nursing staff left within a year (Iowa median 41.7%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital: Medicare and Medicaid
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital is certified for Medicaid but not Medicare, so Medicare won't pay for a rehab stay here after a hospital discharge. It can serve long-term residents covered by Iowa Medicaid.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on February 9, 2026 and found 4 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 7 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 7 citations at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital across 3 inspection dates, 1 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 7 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident rights (3) and nutrition and dietary (2). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level E, January 4, 2024).
February 9, 2026 · 4 citations
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
January 4, 2024 · 2 citations
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
November 20, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Questions to ask on a tour of Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
- Weekend staffing is 19% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.1 mi
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital HumboldtEmergency roomMedian ER visit 1h 40m for patients treated and sent home
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16.7 mi
Trinity Regional Medical Center Fort DodgeEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 47m for patients treated and sent home
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22.3 mi
Kossuth Regional Health Center AlgonaEmergency room ★☆☆☆☆ Medicare overall 1 of 5Median ER visit 1h 39m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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