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| Valley View Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Des Moines (Fairmont Park) | 79
Facility
79
IA AVG
71
Rank
#117 / 407 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#1 / 401 | +33% | 5.52
Facility
5.52
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#22 / 241 | +29% | +29% | $9.1k
Facility
$9.1k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#170 / 246 | 19
Facility
19
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#139 / 241 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#94 / 241 | 2 | 75 | - |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
#305 / 528 | Elim Care Inc | $9.7M
Facility
$9.7M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#70 / 242 | $7.0M
Facility
$7.0M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#32 / 242 | 71.8%
Facility
71.8%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#13 / 242 | 165507 | ||||
| Ramsey Village Continuing Care |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Des Moines (Drake) | 78
Facility
78
IA AVG
71
Rank
#119 / 407 |
85.8%
Facility
85.8%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#93 / 401 | +14% | 4.04
Facility
4.04
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#148 / 241 | -46% | -6% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 31
Facility
31
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#188 / 241 | 4.4
Facility
4.4
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#156 / 241 | 1 | 70 | - |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
#305 / 528 | Claremont House Inc. | $12.4M
Facility
$12.4M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#43 / 242 | $8.5M
Facility
$8.5M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#20 / 242 | 68.5%
Facility
68.5%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#29 / 242 | 165514 | ||||
| West Ridge Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Cedar Rapids | 60
Facility
60
IA AVG
71
Rank
#214 / 407 |
75.0%
Facility
75.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#158 / 401 | -1% | 4.88
Facility
4.88
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#52 / 241 | +31% | +14% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#20 / 241 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#58 / 241 | - | 52 | - |
48
Facility
48
IA AVG
45
Rank
#241 / 528 | Elaine Sample | $9.4M
Facility
$9.4M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#77 / 242 | $4.8M
Facility
$4.8M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#83 / 242 | 51.1%
Facility
51.1%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#156 / 242 | 165567 | ||||
| Ridgecrest Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Davenport (Northwest Boulevard) | 82
Facility
82
IA AVG
71
Rank
#100 / 407 |
67.1%
Facility
67.1%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#202 / 401 | -11% | 3.98
Facility
3.98
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#148 / 241 | +31% | -7% | $118.9k
Facility
$118.9k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#223 / 246 | 43
Facility
43
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#213 / 241 | 7.2
Facility
7.2
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#220 / 241 | 3 | 55 | - |
41
Facility
41
IA AVG
45
Rank
#287 / 528 | Michael Beaderstadt | $15.8M
Facility
$15.8M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#20 / 242 | $8.1M
Facility
$8.1M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#23 / 242 | 51.1%
Facility
51.1%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#156 / 242 | 165049 | ||||
| Terrace Glen Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Marion (Flynn) | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
71
Rank
#325 / 407 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#24 / 401 | +26% | 4.48
Facility
4.48
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#80 / 241 | +20% | +4% | $12.2k
Facility
$12.2k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#162 / 246 | 14
Facility
14
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#105 / 241 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#162 / 241 | 4 | 38 | A |
14
Facility
14
IA AVG
45
Rank
#444 / 528 | Abernathy Family Farms LLC | $9.5M
Facility
$9.5M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#75 / 242 | $4.5M
Facility
$4.5M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#90 / 242 | 47.9%
Facility
47.9%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#183 / 242 | 165625 | ||||
| Mill Pond |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Ankeny | 60
Facility
60
IA AVG
71
Rank
#214 / 407 |
98.3%
Facility
98.3%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#14 / 401 | +30% | 4.91
Facility
4.91
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#52 / 241 | -16% | +14% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 9
Facility
9
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#62 / 241 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#81 / 241 | - | 57 | - |
16
Facility
16
IA AVG
45
Rank
#439 / 528 | Phs Management, LLC | $13.9M
Facility
$13.9M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#32 / 242 | $6.9M
Facility
$6.9M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#34 / 242 | 49.4%
Facility
49.4%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#177 / 242 | 165261 | ||||
| Bethany Home Retirement Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NC Nursing Care | Dubuque (Eagle Point District) | 66
Facility
66
IA AVG
71
Rank
#182 / 407 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#1 / 401 | +33% | 4.19
Facility
4.19
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#120 / 241 | 0% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#6 / 241 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#23 / 241 | - | 65 | - |
69
Facility
69
IA AVG
45
Rank
#103 / 528 | Mike Brannon | $9.8M
Facility
$9.8M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#68 / 242 | $6.3M
Facility
$6.3M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#38 / 242 | 64.6%
Facility
64.6%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#47 / 242 | 165584 | ||||
| The Views of Marion |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Marion | 60
Facility
60
IA AVG
71
Rank
#214 / 407 |
48.3%
Facility
48.3%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#290 / 401 | -36% | 4.15
Facility
4.15
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#139 / 241 | -35% | -3% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 12
Facility
12
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#86 / 241 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#81 / 241 | - | 29 | - |
37
Facility
37
IA AVG
45
Rank
#315 / 528 | Dallas Urbain | $10.5M
Facility
$10.5M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#57 / 242 | $4.6M
Facility
$4.6M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#88 / 242 | 44.1%
Facility
44.1%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#201 / 242 | 165626 | ||||
| Green Hills Retirement Community |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NC Nursing Care | Ames (Hamilton Drive) | 56
Facility
56
IA AVG
71
Rank
#234 / 407 |
78.6%
Facility
78.6%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#134 / 401 | +4% | 5.86
Facility
5.86
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#10 / 241 | -11% | +36% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#50 / 241 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#135 / 241 | - | 45 | - |
18
Facility
18
IA AVG
45
Rank
#430 / 528 | Green Hills Residents' Association | $8.6M
Facility
$8.6M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#86 / 242 | $5.4M
Facility
$5.4M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#56 / 242 | 62.6%
Facility
62.6%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#61 / 242 | 165577 | ||||
| Sunrise Retirement Community |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NC Nursing Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Sioux City | 74
Facility
74
IA AVG
71
Rank
#136 / 407 |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#59 / 401 | +20% | 6.19
Facility
6.19
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#3 / 241 | -23% | +44% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 11
Facility
11
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#78 / 241 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#118 / 241 | - | 68 | A+ |
22
Facility
22
IA AVG
45
Rank
#411 / 528 | Samantha Roth | $14.6M
Facility
$14.6M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#25 / 242 | $8.5M
Facility
$8.5M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#19 / 242 | 58.2%
Facility
58.2%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#93 / 242 | 165473 | ||||
| Cedar Ridge Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | West Des Moines (Heritage Bend) | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
71
Rank
#325 / 407 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#24 / 401 | +26% | 5.14
Facility
5.14
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#40 / 241 | +11% | +20% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 20
Facility
20
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#148 / 241 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#171 / 241 | - | 39 | A+ |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
45
Rank
#488 / 528 | Central Iowa Hospital Corporation | $8.5M
Facility
$8.5M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#87 / 242 | $4.3M
Facility
$4.3M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#98 / 242 | 50.6%
Facility
50.6%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#160 / 242 | 165790 | ||||
| Rotary Senior Living |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Eagle Grove | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
71
Rank
#325 / 407 |
77.5%
Facility
77.5%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#143 / 401 | +3% | 3.73
Facility
3.73
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#190 / 241 | +45% | -13% | $100.1k
Facility
$100.1k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#218 / 246 | 22
Facility
22
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#160 / 241 | 4.4
Facility
4.4
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#156 / 241 | 2 | 33 | - |
24
Facility
24
IA AVG
45
Rank
#403 / 528 | James Christ | $5.6M
Facility
$5.6M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#157 / 242 | $3.6M
Facility
$3.6M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#132 / 242 | 64%
Facility
64%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#51 / 242 | 165500 | ||||
| Prairie Gate | - |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Council Bluffs | 36
Facility
36
IA AVG
71
Rank
#361 / 407 |
94.4%
Facility
94.4%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#31 / 401 | +25% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 34 | - |
6
Facility
6
IA AVG
45
Rank
#486 / 528 | Natasha Urinko | $5.6M
Facility
$5.6M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#153 / 242 | $2.0M
Facility
$2.0M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#222 / 242 | 36%
Facility
36%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#229 / 242 | 165789 |
| The Summit at Bettendorf |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Bettendorf | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
71
Rank
#325 / 407 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#76 / 401 | +16% | 4.75
Facility
4.75
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#62 / 241 | +23% | +11% | $26.4k
Facility
$26.4k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#182 / 246 | 13
Facility
13
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#95 / 241 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#152 / 241 | 1 | 37 | - |
11
Facility
11
IA AVG
45
Rank
#463 / 528 | - | $12.0M
Facility
$12.0M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#45 / 242 | $5.9M
Facility
$5.9M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#43 / 242 | 49.1%
Facility
49.1%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#179 / 242 | 165793 | ||||
| Friendship Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Waterloo | 72
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#202 / 528 | Friends Of Faith Retirement Homes, Inc | $20.7M
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Overview of Stone Cottage Care Center
Based in Sigourney, Iowa, Stone Cottage Care Center is a 41-bed nursing home owned and operated by Gabriel Sebbag and the Samara Family. The home currently houses 31 residents and works with multiple funding options, accepting private pay alongside Medicare and Medicaid. Because lengths of stay average about 547 days, the daily routine focuses mostly on long-term residential care, though they also take in patients for short-term recovery.
The building runs with a staff-to-resident ratio of around 2 to 1, with the nursing team providing about 3 hours and 18 minutes of direct care per resident each day. Registered nurses handle direct clinical oversight on the floor, while on-site physical and occupational therapists provide regular sessions to help people regain their functional mobility after a hospital stay. To keep families involved, the facility sets up active resident and family councils so people can weigh in on community decisions.
For anyone planning a visit, the small-town neighborhood scores a 45 out of 100 for walkability, meaning a car will be necessary for most regular trips.
Interested individuals can call the admissions desk to see which rooms are open, find out how the resident council functions, or coordinate a time to tour the building. The front office can also walk you through the standard entry paperwork and explain how insurance coverage applies to extended care stays.
Overview of Sibley Specialty Care
Sibley Specialty Care is a 46-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing community in Sibley, Iowa. Owned and operated by David Bronner under the Care Initiatives nonprofit network, the facility keeps about 87 percent of its beds filled. They take Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and with stays averaging 239 days, the daily mix balances short-term recovery patients with individuals who live there for long-term care.
The nursing team delivers about 4 hours and 3 minutes of direct, hands-on attention to each resident daily. This round-the-clock clinical schedule is split down into 53 minutes from registered nurses, 2 hours and 10 minutes from nurse aides, and 19 minutes from licensed practical nurses to handle rehabilitation needs after injuries, illnesses, or surgeries. Outside the facility, the local neighborhood has a walkability score of 64 out of 100, meaning you can check off a reasonable number of basic daily errands on foot.
State inspectors noted a few operational areas that need attention during recent facility surveys. The review outlined documentation gaps regarding infection control, kitchen food service setups, nursing supervision routines, and general resident safety rules, which the management uses to adjust staff workflows and guidelines.
Representatives can call the main office to verify current bed availability, ask about the tailored physical therapy options, or schedule a tour of the building. The business staff is also ready to discuss payment choices and explain how insurance plans or state aid programs fit into the monthly billing.
Overview of Savannah Heights
Savannah Heights is a 46-bed senior living property in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, overseen by administrator Stacie Byerly and owner Zachary Downing. The community runs with roughly 74 percent of its licensed beds occupied and coordinates billing through private pay alongside Medicare and Medicaid. Stays here average 135 days, creating a daily environment that sets up short-term post-acute rehabilitation therapies right next to extended residential nursing care.
Floor staff schedules are set up 24/7 to deliver an average of 4 hours and 34 minutes of direct daily care to every resident. Registered nurses cover 40 minutes of that total, working with licensed practical nurses and aides to manage physical, occupational, and speech recovery routines. Inside the building, all private and semi-private rooms are built with attached bathrooms and showers, giving residents immediate access to a theater room, an activity space, a beauty salon, and a country kitchen setup for home-cooked meals. For visiting families, the local neighborhood holds a walkability score of 58 out of 100, which means you can wrap up a few minor errands around the block on foot.
State files show the facility has worked through mixed operational findings in its historical record. The most recent complaint investigation by state inspectors confirmed the team returned the building to full compliance with standard care protocols and medical documentation guidelines.
Prospective representatives can call the main desk to check on current bed layouts, ask how the seven-day activity calendar is structured, or plan an hour to tour the dining and therapy spaces. The administrative team is also ready to review current insurance coverages and walk you through the standard medical admission forms.
Financing for the 58-bed nursing home at 100 Sixth Street in Nevada, Iowa, is coordinated through private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Residents generally stay for about three months on average, balancing temporary rehabilitation patients with traditional long-term residents. The building currently runs at a lower occupancy rate, allowing the administration to offer immediate room availability and flexible placement options for incoming individuals.
Hands-on care is provided by a floor staff that delivers an average of 4 hours and 14 minutes of direct attention to each resident daily. A strong presence of nurse aides anchors this round-the-clock clinical schedule, with the team focusing on orthopedic recovery, physical rehabilitation, and daily personal care to help people regain their independence. For visitors traveling to the property, the surrounding neighborhood scores a 71 out of 100 for walkability, which means basic day-to-day errands can easily be managed on foot.
Interested individuals can get in touch with the main office to find out about current room availability, ask about the orthopedic therapy schedules, or set up a time to visit the building. The administration can also help review your insurance benefits and explain how Medicare or Medicaid applies to short-term recovery stays.
The Rehabilitation Center of Belmond operates a 44-bed skilled nursing facility located at 1107 7th Street NE in Belmond, Iowa. Financial accounts are managed through public insurance programs like Medicare and Medicaid along with private pay, providing families with multiple paths to handle medical bills. Lengths of stay average around 130 days, meaning the daily routine balances short-term recovery care for post-hospital patients with traditional extended-stay setups.
An average of 3 hours and 42 minutes of direct daily care is delivered to each resident by the hands-on nursing team. This round-the-clock staffing plan utilizes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who work together to coordinate transitional medical recovery and routine physical wellness. The building features on-site laundry services and a private family gathering room for daily amenities, while the local neighborhood scores a 60 out of 100 for walkability, making a vehicle helpful for most out-of-town trips.
Prospective representatives can touch base with the front office to check on current bed availability, learn about the physical rehab programs, or book a time to see the family room. The administrative staff can also look over your insurance policies and explain how private payment structures operate.
Pioneer Valley Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home facility located in South Hadley, Massachusetts. It meets the short-term rehab, long-term care, and respite care needs of patients and their families with attention, understanding, compassion, and respect. The facility provides a tranquil environment for a patient-centered approach to care, promoting healing, recovery, and comfort.
Overview of Perry Lutheran Home
The Perry Lutheran Home operates a 26-year-old continuing care retirement campus on Willis Avenue in Perry, Iowa, under the management of administrator Melissa Gannon. The building houses 70 residents, runs at about 80 percent occupancy, and handles accounts through private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Lengths of stay average 315 days, indicating that the daily routine integrates short-term therapy patients into an established, long-term residential community.
The hands-on clinical team delivers an average of 4 hours and 20 minutes of direct care to each resident every day. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides balance this 24-hour schedule to coordinate standard therapies, respite care, and independent home health services. The church-affiliated nonprofit property sits in a neighborhood that scores a 74 out of 100 for walkability, allowing visiting families to manage a variety of local trips on foot.
Interested individuals can get in touch with the main desk to ask about the independent or assisted living availability, request details on the home care services, or schedule an afternoon to see the campus. The front office can also explain the admission paperwork and clarify how different insurance options apply to the monthly fees.
Overview of Parkview Care Center
Along Highway 34 in Fairfield, Iowa, Parkview Care Center offers dual accommodations as a 70-bed skilled nursing and assisted living property. Owner Tyler Hall and administrator Sarah Flattery oversee the community, which runs at roughly 69 percent occupancy and bills through private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Stays here average 271 days, creating a daily census that blends short-term therapy patients with long-term residents.
Daily clinical routines are handled by an on-floor team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who provide an average of 2 hours and 56 minutes of direct care per resident. This 24-hour setup delivers physical recovery therapies alongside memory care programs tailored for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. For visiting family members, the local neighborhood is highly walkable, making it easy to head out and navigate local services on foot.
State agencies monitor the facility through routine standard checks and occasional complaint-based reviews. Past inspection filings noted a few adjustments needed in kitchen staffing guidelines and building maintenance, but subsequent follow-ups confirmed the facility had resolved these issues to meet regulatory standards.
Prospective representatives can contact the administrative office to check on current room configurations, ask about the dementia care schedules, or arrange a walkthrough of the community. The main desk is also equipped to help you check insurance parameters and clarify how Medicare or Medicaid applies to the different care levels.
The 83-bed senior living property at Highway 432 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, operates under the ownership of the Revocable Trust Barbara S. Donohue. This church-affiliated nonprofit home is managed by administrator Tina Steffen and functions at a 99 percent occupancy rate, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Residents stay here for an average of 330 days, creating a very stable living environment where long-term care makes up the core of the daily routine.
Clinical operations on the floor are anchored by 24-hour nursing coverage, with staff delivering an average of 4 hours and 11 minutes of direct care to each resident daily. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides coordinate an array of on-site medical resources, including laboratory work, physical therapies, X-ray services, podiatry, dentistry, and psychiatry, to minimize the need for external appointments. For day-to-day lifestyle, the campus provides tailored meals, specialized oxygen support, and an internal barber shop, while the surrounding neighborhood secures a high walkability score of 75 out of 100, meaning visiting guests can easily manage errands on foot.
State reports indicate that past regulatory inspections surfaced a few operational areas that needed adjustment, primarily centered around standard medical documentation and clinical paperwork practices. The administrative staff uses these formal survey results to audit their internal records and update routine training protocols for the clinical team.
Families can touch base with the front desk to find out how to get placed on the waiting list, ask about the integrated diagnostic services, or plan an afternoon to tour the neighborhood and facility. The billing department is also available to help you look over financial paperwork and explain how Medicare or Medicaid structures apply to the monthly statements.
Oelwein Health Care Center operates a 61-bed skilled nursing facility located at 600 Seventh Street SE in Oelwein, Iowa. Managed under the leadership of administrator Craig Allen, the property keeps a steady resident population with an occupancy rate hovering around 87.3 percent. The building manages financial accounts dynamically and holds federal certifications that allow the team to coordinate insurance billing through both Medicare and Medicaid networks.
Direct staffing routines are structured to provide an average of 4.04 hours of nursing attention per resident daily, placing the facility in the upper half of providers statewide in hands-on coverage. On the regulatory front, state files show the home has never received a federal monetary fine.
Annual surveys and complaint reviews from state inspectors documented 20 total health citations over multiple inspection cycles, though the facility maintains a top-tier standing for the complete absence of serious clinical violations.
Prospective residents can call the administrative department to inquire about open beds, request a breakdown of the daily nursing schedules, or arrange a personal walkthrough of the community areas. The billing coordinators are also available to help you look over your coverage options and explain how public aid or private funds apply to standard medical stays.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Iowa
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 222 nursing homes in Iowa. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Iowa?
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 Iowa, 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 Iowa?
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.
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