Community Memorial Health Center

Community Memorial Health Center has long been a vital resource for seniors and families across Hartley, Iowa and O'Brien County, providing skilled nursing care with a community-first philosophy that reflects the values of northwest Iowa. Located at 231 North Eighth Avenue West, the facility occupies a central and accessible position in Hartley, making it easy for local families to remain closely involved in their loved one's care. Operating as a nonprofit corporation, Community Memorial Health Center is guided by a board and leadership team committed to the health of the community it serves rather than to generating private profit. This structure means resources are consistently directed toward resident care, staff quality, and facility upkeep — a commitment families can see and feel in the day-to-day experience of living or receiving care here. Hartley, the seat of O'Brien County, is a close-knit northwest Iowa community where neighbors know each other by name. Spencer, one of the region's larger cities and home to Spencer Regional Healthcare, is located approximately 20 miles to the northeast, offering residents access to a wider range of specialist services and acute care when needed. Closer to home, Hartley features local restaurants, a public library, and the O'Brien County Fairgrounds, which hosts community events that connect residents to the rhythms of rural Iowa life. The broader Iowa Great Lakes region, including Spirit Lake and Okoboji, is within an hour's drive, giving visiting families a beautiful destination for day trips. Skilled nursing services at Community Memorial Health Center include post-acute rehabilitation, long-term care nursing, medication management, restorative programs, and compassionate end-of-life support. The team's familiarity with the local community — many staff members are Hartley residents themselves — creates a uniquely personal care environment where residents are known as individuals, not just patients.