Lake Mills Care Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise friendly and helpful staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 9 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The facility is highly regarded by those who have utilized its rehabilitation services, with staff noted for being friendly and helpful. Because most reviews lack detailed feedback, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe daily operations and asking specific questions about your loved one's unique care needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
9 reviews on Google“Lake Mills Care Center receives high ratings from the few reviewers who have shared feedback, with specific praise for the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff during rehabilitation stays. However, the majority of reviews provided are star-only ratings without written context, making it difficult to assess the facility's performance across key areas like food, activities, or long-term care quality.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Friendly and helpful staff
- High-quality rehabilitation care
- Welcoming facility environment
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 10 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's focus on high-quality rehabilitation, how do you integrate those therapeutic services into the daily routines of long-term residents?
- 2I noticed the facility has been working to address recent state inspection findings; could you share what specific improvements or changes have been implemented to enhance care quality?
- 3With a capacity of 61 residents, how does the team ensure consistent, personalized attention for everyone throughout the day?
- 4I see that you actively engage with families through online feedback; how do you typically incorporate family input into the care planning process for residents?
- 5What does a typical afternoon look like in terms of social activities or community engagement to keep residents active and connected?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is the protocol for coordinating care with local hospitals and keeping family members informed?
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Key Review Excerpts
“I went to rehab here after hospital stay.Everyone was friendly and helpful .It's a very nice place if needed I would return.I recommend to everyone who need there services”
“It's a lovely facility.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
A family filed a complaint about pain management that triggered a federal inspection, indicating concerning care quality issues. The facility shows recurring problems with electrical system maintenance, care planning, and general quality of care across multiple surveys from 2023 to 2025, suggesting persistent operational challenges. While all deficiencies have reported correction dates, the pattern of repeat violations in core care areas warrants careful consideration during your visit.
Apr 15, 2026Routine4
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Oct 16, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Apr 9, 2025Routine8
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Jun 5, 2024Routine3
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
May 7, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Apr 15, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Nov 19, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Nov 15, 2025OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Oct 16, 2025OtherClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 1
May 5, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Apr 9, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 4, State violations: 0
Nov 25, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Lake Mills Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Legacy Healthcare
89 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 15 of 89
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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9 reviews from families & visitors
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