Hawarden, IA 51023
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 165245 · 64 beds
Hillcrest Health Care Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Hawarden, IA (CMS Certification Number 165245). CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1/5, staffing 2/5, quality measures 3/5). Federal inspection records list 73 health deficiencies, including 2 immediate jeopardy citations. The most recent survey date on record is May 6, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $130K across 3 fines. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: THE ENSIGN GROUP. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 73 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | May 6, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 3 |
| Harm citations | 1 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $130K |
| Fine count | 3 |
| Payment denials | 1 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.61 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.11 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 9.8% |
Chain / affiliated entity: THE ENSIGN GROUP
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 321 facilities in the current extract.