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Clarence Nursing Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise friendly and attentive staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

402 2nd Avenue, Clarence, IA 52216|46 beds|Licensed & Active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.7/5

based on 29 Google reviews

(563) 452-3262 Directions Website

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What this means for your family

Clarence Nursing Home is highly regarded for its clean environment and attentive, responsive staff, making it a strong candidate for families prioritizing daily care quality. While the facility maintains a very positive reputation, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe staff-resident interactions firsthand to ensure the environment aligns with your loved one's specific needs.

Google Reviews

29 reviews on Google

“Clarence Nursing Home receives high praise for its friendly, attentive staff and clean environment, with visitors noting a positive atmosphere for residents. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, there is a singular concern regarding the facility's financial focus, though this is not supported by a broader pattern of complaints.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Friendly and attentive staff
Clean and well-maintained facility
Positive, engaging atmosphere for residents

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 35 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

1With your 46-resident capacity, how do you ensure that the friendly, attentive care mentioned by families remains consistent throughout the day?
2I noticed there have been a few state-level citations over the past year; could you walk me through the steps the facility has taken to address those specific areas and improve?
3Given the 4-star health inspection rating, what are some of the proactive measures your team takes to maintain high standards of safety and hygiene?
4Since residents often describe the atmosphere here as very engaging, what are some of the favorite daily activities or social events that help foster that sense of community?
5How does your nursing staff coordinate with local hospitals or emergency services to ensure residents receive immediate care if an urgent medical situation arises?
6What is your process for keeping family members updated on their loved one's health and daily well-being, especially given your focus on maintaining a high quality of life?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The staff are very friendly, and the facility is extremely clean. Very nice nursing home.”

Visitor · 2023★★★★★

“Wonderful, caring and very attentive staff! If you have a question, it is answered very quickly. Residents are happy and well cared for.”

Visitor · 2024★★★★★

“Took great care of my mother”

Family member · 2017★★★★★

Source: 29 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.58hrs

77%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.29hrs

80%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

35%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility3.4%

Better than Avg

Here

3.4%

19.5%

20.7%

Cedar

15.3%

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility7.6%

Better than Avg

Here

7.6%

15.5%

19.4%

Cedar

20.5%

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

12.1%

4.1%

Cedar

5.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility22.8%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

22.8%

14.4%

17.6%

Cedar

23.0%

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility27.7%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

27.7%

19.4%

25.9%

Cedar

29.0%

🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

4.9%

4.3%

Cedar

3.7%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility92.3%

Better than Avg

Here

92.3%

81.8%

84.1%

Cedar

90.6%

💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

1.6%

2.0%

Cedar

2.1%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies

Well below state avg (6.2)

Clarence Nursing Home has ongoing safety system maintenance issues, with sprinkler system problems appearing in all three surveys and persistent resident assessment deficiencies recurring twice. The facility primarily struggles with fire safety systems, emergency preparedness, and ensuring accurate resident evaluations. While all violations have been corrected according to the provider, the repeated nature of key safety and assessment issues suggests systemic challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Jul 9, 2025Routine3 findings

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Aug 22, 2024Routine6 findings

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0868Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jan 4, 2024Routine9 findings

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0922Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0658Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total

10deficiencies

Nov 12, 2025ComplaintNo deficiencies

Clean