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Halcyon House

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

1015 South Iowa Avenue, Washington, IA 52353|54 beds|Licensed & Active

4/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.6/5

based on 22 Google reviews

(319) 653-7264 Directions Website

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What this means for your family

Halcyon House receives high marks for its welcoming staff and professional tour experience, making it a strong candidate for those prioritizing a friendly environment. Since many positive reviews are brief, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe the daily interactions between staff and residents firsthand.

Google Reviews

22 reviews on Google

“Halcyon House is frequently praised for its friendly, competent staff and welcoming atmosphere, with several visitors highlighting the quality of tours and the facility's amenities. While many reviews are brief, those with content consistently describe a positive environment where staff members are attentive and residents are well-cared for. Families considering this facility should note that while the feedback is overwhelmingly positive, many reviews lack specific details regarding daily care routines.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Friendly and competent staff
Accommodating and informative tour experience
Well-maintained and pleasant campus
Active engagement in resident activities

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 23 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

77%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

1I noticed that Halcyon House has a very strong staffing rating of 5 stars; how does that high level of staffing translate into the daily one-on-one attention my loved one will receive?
2With your active calendar of resident activities, what are some of the most popular ways residents here typically spend their afternoons?
3I appreciate how responsive the leadership team is to feedback online; what is your preferred process for families to share questions or concerns once their loved one has moved in?
4Regarding the recent health inspection findings, what specific steps or improvements has the facility implemented to ensure those areas are now meeting your high standards of care?
5Since the campus is so well-maintained, how do you balance keeping the environment pleasant and home-like while ensuring that medical safety and emergency protocols are always prioritized?
6With 54 residents, how do you ensure that the care plans remain personalized and that the staff truly gets to know each resident's individual personality and preferences?

Personalized based on this facility's data

Key Review Excerpts

“Cannot say enough good about this facility's staff from management to housekeeping everyone is friendly and competent. My expectations are high after working as a nurse for 34 years in long term care.”

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

“Susan Wellington graciously took time out from her busy day to take us on a very, informative and leisurely tour. She answered all of our questions and gave my daughter and I as much time as we needed to ensure we were comfortable.”

Prospective resident's family · 2022★★★★★

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of your facility with Alisha. She is a delight and answered our questions in detail. Halcyon House is beautiful and we were impressed with the apartments and the amenities she showed us.”

Prospective resident's family · 2023★★★★★

Source: 22 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

1.03hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

4.43hrs

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

42%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

25%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility33.5%

Worse than Avg

Here

33.5%

19.4%

25.9%

Washington

19.9%

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.4%

93.9%

Washington

94.5%

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility6.0%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

6.0%

12.1%

4.1%

Washington

7.6%

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

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility24.8%

Worse than Avg

Here

24.8%

19.5%

20.7%

Washington

19.3%

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility14.3%

Better than Avg

Here

14.3%

15.5%

19.4%

Washington

16.6%

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Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.3%

Better than Avg

Here

1.3%

4.9%

4.3%

Washington

4.7%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility88.5%

Better than Avg

Here

88.5%

79.8%

73.3%

Washington

79.5%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility86.6%

Better than Avg

Here

86.6%

81.8%

84.1%

Washington

83.0%

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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

1.6%

2.0%

Washington

1.1%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies

Well below state avg (6.2)

3 complaint-triggered

Families have filed complaints that led to findings regarding medication errors, pain management, and treatment quality at Halcyon House. The facility shows recurring issues with fire safety systems and has had problems with nursing staffing levels and care planning standards. All identified deficiencies have been corrected by the facility, though the complaint-triggered care quality issues are concerning for families evaluating this option.

Mar 19, 2026Routine3 findings

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Oct 14, 2025Complaint2 findings

0684Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Mar 6, 2025Routine3 findings

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0232Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Oct 28, 2024Complaint1 finding

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Apr 4, 2024Routine4 findings

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total

6deficiencies

Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo deficiencies

Clean