Des Moines Senior AdvisorThe New Homestead Care Center, at 2306 State Street in Guthrie Center (Guthrie County), is a nursing facility certified for Medicare and Medicaid with 58 certified beds and Iowa nursing facility license 390375. The New Homestead Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 in Care Compare data dated October 1, 2026.
How many stars does The New Homestead Care Center have from CMS?
The New Homestead Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5, with 3 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures on CMS's five-star scale.
| CMS / DIAL measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall stars | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections (CMS stars) | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing (CMS stars) | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures (CMS stars) | 4 of 5 |
| Certified beds and average daily census | 58 beds, 46.0 residents a day |
| Name as CMS lists it | The New Homestead Care Center |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Chain affiliation (CMS) | No chain listed |
| Medicare/Medicaid certification since | January 1, 2004 |
| Iowa license (DIAL) | 390375; 58 licensed beds; Current through 08/01/2027 |
| State fines since January 2023 (DIAL) | 1, totaling $0 after adjustment |
Its average census of about 46 residents fills roughly 79% of certified beds, below the 89% typical of certified homes in the six-county metro.
What did the latest inspections of The New Homestead Care Center find?
CMS dates The New Homestead Care Center's newest standard survey to June 25, 2026; that cycle counts 3 health deficiencies, split 2 routine and 1 from complaints.
The earlier survey, dated April 24, 2025, found 13 deficiencies; separate infection-control reviews produced 0 citations. Measured against a metro median of 6, the latest result is typical or better for the area.
Within CMS's three-year penalty window it lists no federal fines and 0 payment denials.
Iowa's own Assessed Fines Report adds 1 state fine since January 2023: September 20, 2023, $0 issued. A suspended state fine usually means CMS imposed its own penalty for the same findings.
What are staffing levels and turnover at The New Homestead Care Center?
The New Homestead Care Center averages 3.55 hours of nursing time per resident each day (lower than the metro median of 4.01); RN time accounts for 0.55 hours (lower than the metro median of 0.64).
On weekends, total nurse staffing falls to or stays at 3.44 hours per resident-day. CMS reports no turnover figure. CMS counts 1 administrator departure during its measurement period.
Which nursing homes near The New Homestead Care Center should we compare?
Its 58 certified beds make it bigger than the Guthrie County median of 52 licensed nursing facility beds. The nearest other certified home is Panora Specialty Care in Panora, about 6.8 miles away as the crow flies, with a CMS rating of 4 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Units or beds | CMS overall rating | Last CMS health inspection | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panora Specialty Care 805 East Main Street Box 69, 50216 | 6.8 | 46 | 4 of 5 | January 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Perry Lutheran Home 2323 E Willis Avenue, 50220 | 23.0 | 70 | 1 of 5 | April 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Perry Lutheran Home Eden Acres Campus 1300 28th Street, 50220 | 23.7 | 57 | 2 of 5 | July 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Adel Acres 1919 Greene Street, 50003 | 23.8 | 50 | 1 of 5 | March 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Spurgeon Manor 1204 Linden Street, 50063 | 27.1 | 55 | 5 of 5 | September 25, 2025 | 3 |
How close is The New Homestead Care Center to a hospital?
The New Homestead Care Center is in Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, and Guthrie County Hospital is the closest general hospital on DIAL's roster, about 4.0 miles away by straight line.
Dallas County Hospital follows at roughly 21.6 miles. These are straight-line distances, not drive times.
At the same address DIAL also lists The New Homestead (certified assisted living program, 28 units). CMS identifies the home as part of a continuing care retirement community.
What should we ask The New Homestead Care Center before choosing it?
Begin with the questions its CMS data raises: ask to read the full statement of deficiencies from June 25, 2026, even though the count (3 deficiencies) is not high for the area.
- Ask what led to the federal or state fines listed above and whether the underlying problem is closed.
- Occupancy is about 79%; ask which halls have open beds and why.
- CMS lists a resident council; ask when it meets and whether family members may attend.
- If Medicaid may pay later, confirm The New Homestead Care Center accepts Iowa Medicaid for long stays and which managed care plans it contracts with.
