Chariton Nursing And Rehab Center
Nursing Home Facility
1214 North Seventh Street, Chariton, IA 50049

Chariton Nursing And Rehab Center is a senior care community located in Chariton, IA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Chariton area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (641) 774-5921.
Operated by Care Initiatives, which runs 43 communities in our directory.
Chariton Nursing And Rehab Center is licensed for 60 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Chariton average about 60 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 56% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.0 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 58%.
The community is located in Lucas County, IA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 18 problems at Chariton Nursing And Rehab Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 7 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
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 services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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.
Chariton Nursing And Rehab Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 60
- Occupancy 56%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.8
- Annual staff turnover 58%
- Last health inspection January 2026
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