
Compare Nursing Homes around Ankeny
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
| Mill Pond | NH AL IL MC | Ankeny | 60
Facility
60
IA AVG
71
Rank
#214 / 407 |
98.3%
Facility
98.3%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#14 / 407 | +30% | 4.91
Facility
4.91
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#52 / 249 | -16% | +14% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 255 | 9
Facility
9
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#62 / 250 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#81 / 250 | - | 57 | - |
16
Facility
16
IA AVG
45
Rank
#439 / 528 | Phs Management, LLC | $6.8M
Facility
$6.8M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#32 / 251 | $6.5M
Facility
$6.5M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#34 / 251 | 96.3%
Facility
96.3%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#182 / 251 | 165261 | ||||
| The Bridges at Ankeny | NH AL | Ankeny (Centennial Pointe West) | 100
Facility
100
IA AVG
71
Rank
#68 / 407 |
84.0%
Facility
84.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#101 / 407 | +11% | 4.22
Facility
4.22
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#120 / 249 | +35% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 255 | 37
Facility
37
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#207 / 250 | 6.2
Facility
6.2
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#213 / 250 | 1 | 93 | - |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
45
Rank
#488 / 528 | Holdco Ankeny, Ia, LLC | $11.8M
Facility
$11.8M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#22 / 251 | $7.7M
Facility
$7.7M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#25 / 251 | 65.2%
Facility
65.2%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#171 / 251 | 165616 | ||||
| Sunny View Care Center | NH HC RC | Ankeny | 94
Facility
94
IA AVG
71
Rank
#77 / 407 |
91.5%
Facility
91.5%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#52 / 407 | +21% | 4.00
Facility
4.00
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#148 / 249 | -3% | -7% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 255 | 38
Facility
38
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#209 / 250 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#170 / 250 | - | 85 | - |
52
Facility
52
IA AVG
45
Rank
#202 / 528 | Mark Kilian | $8.9M
Facility
$8.9M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#67 / 251 | $5.3M
Facility
$5.3M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#53 / 251 | 59.4%
Facility
59.4%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#124 / 251 | 165441 |
Mill Pond senior living community is situated just beside Mill Pond, east of Summerbrook Park in Ankeny. Known for its Presbyterian residents and staff, this community’s assisted living apartments are complete with open floor plans and fully equipped kitchen. Each unit has its individually controlled air conditioning, to ensure that residents feel comfortable no matter the weather. Part of the services they provide are 24 hour assistance, housekeeping, laundry services, as well as pastoral care.
Unlike any other assisted living communities, Mill Pond prides itself as a smoke free community, ensuring that residents are safe from the harmful effects of smoke. Part of the amenities they also provide are two to three choice meals, assistance to social services, and schedules packed with activities that will surely help boost the body, mind, and spirit.
The Bridges at Ankeny is an assisted living with memory care community located northwest of the city. And because it sits just outside of bustling towns, the residents enjoy a feel of country living while still having the convenience of easy travel to local shops and restaurants, for outside activities. This senior community offers top care for its residents by providing 24 hour care service from licensed and professional nursing staff, social services, chef planned meals, pharmacy services, and memory care services among other things. The Bridges at Ankeny offers a lot of amenities, too. Aside from living in private or semi-private rooms which are also available for short term stays, residents get to enjoy different indoor and outdoor common areas for socializing or doing other fun activities with the other residents.
In terms of assisted living costs, The Bridges of Ankeny accepts both Medicare and Medicaid health plans. They also offer bespoke care plans to ensure that each resident’s needs are met, and their lifestyle choices achieved. This senior living community also gives importance to the role of the residents’ family in ensuring that their loved ones are not only empowered to live their remaining years to the fullest, but also kept healthy in both body and mind.
Sunny View Care Center is a resident-centered rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Ankeny, just beside The Suites of Ankeny, an assisted living community. Together these two form a formidable community that focuses on the care and well being of their seniors, disabled, and hospice residents and patients. This nursing community offers a variety of services to its patients such as; skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice care, respite care, dietary care, and outpatient care. These services are provided by dedicated RNs, LPNs, and CNAs to make sure that each patient receives quality care and assistance.
Part of the activities at Sunny View Care Center are ambulation, eating assistance, grooming, and rehabilitative motion exercises. Their current patient capacity is 94 at maximum. For patients with health plans, this facility accommodates Medicare and Medicaid plan holders.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
01
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
02
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
03
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
04
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
05
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Ankeny, IA
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Iowa?
Assisted living in Iowa is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Iowa Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Iowa Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 3 nursing homes in Ankeny, IA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Ankeny, IA?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Ankeny, IA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Ankeny, IA?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.












