Nursing Home · Hubbard, IA
403 South State Street, Hubbard, IA 50122
Medicare overall rating
5 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Availability
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Reported capacity: 60 beds. This is not the number of openings.
Contact information →Care & support
Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Hubbard Care Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. Medicare reports an average of 0.59 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. Public Google reviews average 3.5 out of 5. Read both positive and critical feedback, and ask how concerns are handled. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Hubbard Care Center receives praise for its compassionate nursing staff and attentive dietary team, with family members noting that their loved ones felt comfortable and well-cared for. However, the facility has received multiple blank, one-star reviews in recent years, which lack specific feedback and complicate a clear assessment of current operational standards.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
Multiple reviewers highlighted the compassionate nature of the nurses and aides.
Reviewer specifically mentioned the dietary staff went out of their way to make their mother feel at home.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
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Distribution · 7 analyzed
This facility responds to some reviews.
Key Review Excerpts
“The dietary staff, nurses aides and nurses all went out of their way to make mom feel at home and comfortable. The nurses there are very compassionate.”
“Hubbard Care Center (rehab facility) is definitely the place to go for your retirement/nursing care needs.”
Reported nursing hours are daily averages per resident. They do not describe a specific shift or guarantee one-to-one care.
Per resident, per day
Nurses and aides combined
Reported by Medicare
Registered nurses
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EveryPlace uses reference points of 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident per day. These are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements or a determination that a facility meets a resident's needs.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Hubbard Care Center has concerning patterns of recurring fire safety and emergency preparedness deficiencies across multiple surveys, with some issues persisting despite previous corrections. Recent inspections found problems with fire safety systems, emergency drills, and smoke barriers that repeated from earlier surveys. Additionally, families have filed complaints leading to findings about abuse prevention policies and medical records protection, indicating potential resident safety and privacy concerns.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Feb 6, 2024
$14,814
Fine
Dec 26, 2023
$14,113
Fine
Nov 20, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Oct 30, 2023
$12,587
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 3, State violations: 1
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Hubbard Care Center
for profit
Key personnel
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Confirm current status with Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing. A direct record link is not available in this catalog.
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Google Reviews
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Official Website
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