Ossian Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
114 Fisher Street, Ossian, IA 52161
Ossian Care Center is a senior care community located in Ossian, IA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Ossian area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (563) 532-9440.
With 46 beds, Ossian Care Center is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Winneshiek County average about 67 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 79% of its licensed beds.
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 9 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Winneshiek County average about 4.0 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 41%.
The community is located in Winneshiek County, IA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 19 problems at Ossian Care Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 6 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
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
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
Resident Rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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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
Pharmacy Service
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Ossian Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 46
- Occupancy 79%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.6
- Annual staff turnover 41%
- Last health inspection January 2026
Resident & family reviews
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