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Best Nursing Homes in Clinton, IA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 nursing homes in Clinton, IA using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in IA
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Clinton, IA. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Clinton, IA. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Clinton, IA. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Clinton

Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Eagle Point Health Care Center
NH
MC
SNF
Clinton
75
Facility 75
IA AVG 72
Rank #130 / 404
70.7%
Facility 70.7%
IA AVG 64.7
Rank #185 / 377
+9%
3.89
Facility 3.89
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #156 / 234
-40%-9%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #56 / 232
3.0
Facility 3.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #73 / 232
-53-
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 47
Rank #405 / 505
Sheldon Goldberger
$4.5M*Fiscal year ending 06/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $4.5M*Fiscal year ending 06/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #147 / 238
$2.9M*Fiscal year ending 06/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $2.9M*Fiscal year ending 06/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #136 / 238
63.6%*Fiscal year ending 06/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility 63.6%*Fiscal year ending 06/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #88 / 238
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Alverno Senior Care Community
NH
MC
Clinton (13Th Avenue North)
112
Facility 112
IA AVG 72
Rank #50 / 404
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
IA AVG 64.7
Rank #99 / 377
+28%
4.39
Facility 4.39
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #89 / 234
+14%+2%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
17
Facility 17
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #122 / 232
3.4
Facility 3.4
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #96 / 232
-93-
35
Facility 35
IA AVG 47
Rank #332 / 505
Letha Dolph
$11.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $11.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #33 / 238
$6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #31 / 238
54.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 54.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #168 / 238
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Overview of Eagle Point Health Care Center

Eagle Point Health Care Center provides personalized skilled nursing and long-term care in Clinton, Iowa, with in-house therapy and experienced staff. The facility specializes in residents with higher-acuity needs, including complex medical conditions and mental illness. It offers a calm, home-like environment where residents are treated with dignity.

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Overview of Alverno Senior Care Community

Alverno Senior Care Community is a 112-bed nursing facility in Clinton, Iowa, serving the surrounding region with skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Owned by Letha Dolph, it takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Families then have several routes to fund short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care needs.

The facility strongly emphasizes rehabilitation and short-term care, with on-staff physicians and dedicated therapy services. Daily nursing support averages roughly 4 hours 23 minutes per resident, providing substantial, diligent care alongside clinical oversight. This staffing level supports occupants healing from surgery, hospitalization, or acute health events, plus those needing active skilled nursing. Alverno’s physical setting has practical amenities for daily living: a fitness gym, salon, and dining room. The home maintains 24-hour staffing and personal care services, bolstering residents needing consistent assistance with daily activities. An array of clubs, classes, committees, and social activities encourages residents to engage and connect in the community. The Clinton location scores 35 on the walkability scale, meaning some errands can be done on foot, with most outings requiring a car or ride. The immediate neighborhood is moderately developed, giving the facility access to local services and healthcare providers.

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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.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

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 Clinton, 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 2 nursing homes in Clinton, IA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Clinton, 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 Clinton, 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 Clinton, 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.