The Village of Ackley
Nursing Home Facility
502 Butler Street, Ackley, IA 50601
The Village of Ackley is a senior care community located in Ackley, IA. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living for older adults in the Ackley area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (641) 847-3531.
Operated by Western Home Communities, which runs 4 communities in our directory.
With 38 beds, The Village of Ackley is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Hardin County average about 60 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 76% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Hardin County average about 4.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 67%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Hardin County, IA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 33 problems at The Village of Ackley. 3 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 15 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $47,149.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
The Village of Ackley offers assisted living, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Church related
- Beds / units 38
- Religious affiliation Presbyterian
- Occupancy 76%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
- Annual staff turnover 67%
- Last health inspection March 2026
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