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Best Nursing Homes in Iowa

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Last updated
Jun 2026
We analyzed
222 homes in Iowa

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Iowa Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Compare Nursing Homes around Iowa

The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

180 facilities compared · CMS & IA Dept. of Health data

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
275-
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
170-
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
355-
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
438A
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
-68A+
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
-39A+
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
233-
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
137-
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
Facility 72
IA AVG 71
Rank #143 / 407
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
IA AVG 75.4%
Rank #50 / 401
+22%
6.17
Facility 6.17
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #3 / 241
+5%+44%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 246
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #50 / 241
2.0
Facility 2.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #23 / 241
169-
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 45
Rank #202 / 528
Friends Of Faith Retirement Homes, Inc
$20.7M
Facility $20.7M
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #12 / 242
$11.6M
Facility $11.6M
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #7 / 242
56%
Facility 56%
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #114 / 242
165081
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Overview of Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center

Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center runs a 75-bed medical campus on Wesley Drive in Maquoketa, Iowa. The property accommodates both private and semi-private room setups, maintaining an average occupancy rate of around 79 percent. Families can manage local care bills using private funds alongside standard Medicare or state Medicaid authorizations, which supports a balanced census of short-term rehab admissions and extended long-term placements.

The clinical staff provides an average of 4 hours and 16 minutes of direct care per resident each day. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing aides coordinate this 24-hour floor schedule to oversee specialized memory care wings, routine physical therapies, and scheduled respite care stays. Local appointment transit is handled directly by the building’s logistics team, while the surrounding town neighborhood logs a walkability score of 76 out of 100, letting visitors reach standard retail stops on foot.

Inspectors noted corrections were needed across food service lines, basic infection control guidelines, and clinical chart documentation. Management successfully addressed these points through formal improvement plans that were officially reviewed and accepted by state health regulators.

Interested individuals can call the main reception desk to verify current room availability, request an outline of the daily respite schedules, or arrange a personal walkthrough of the lounges and memory care units.

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Overview of Hillcrest Health Care Center

At its 64-bed skilled nursing property located at 2121 Avenue L, Hillcrest Health Care Center manages regional patient accounts through a mix of private payments, Medicare credits, and state Medicaid options. The facility emphasizes sustained, continuity-based setups rather than temporary recoveries, with residential admissions averaging near a full calendar year. These longer operational timelines establish a stable daily baseline for seniors requiring ongoing clinical monitoring in the Hawarden area.

Round-the-clock shift support relies on an internal clinical team comprised of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aides who distribute floor hours to implement medical treatment logs and assist with daily physical tasks. This group works directly with incoming individuals to construct personal recovery profiles, which are paired with an internal social engagement program to manage therapeutic communication.

For neighborhood accessibility, the local surroundings register a walkability score of 49 out of 100, indicating that visiting family members or staff will typically require a personal car for basic community travel and appointments.

Prospective families can contact the business manager to check on active bed availability, ask about the schedule of in-house therapy sessions, or coordinate a time to view the property. The administrative department is also set up to review individual insurance parameters and outline how public aid networks or personal assets apply to monthly billing statements.

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Overview of Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center

Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center operates as a voluntary non-profit nursing community at 501 South Kentucky Avenue in Mason City, Iowa. The property houses a baseline census of 62 residents across an 87-bed capacity, indicating open room flexibility for incoming admissions. Financial management flows through private pay plans alongside standard federal Medicare and state Medicaid certifications, accommodating individuals looking for transitional physical therapy or long-term nursing oversight.

Clinical routines are structured around a floor schedule that averages 3 hours and 28 minutes of hands-on attention per resident daily. Certified nursing aides provide just over two hours of this direct care, while licensed practical nurses offer 49 minutes and registered nurses deliver 22 minutes to cover medical tracking and physical recovery protocols. The surrounding neighborhood features an exceptionally walkable layout, allowing residents and visiting families to complete everyday errands and reach local storefronts easily on foot.

The administrative staff utilizes this stable compliance history to guide daily operations, offering resident features like laundry services, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a dedicated outdoor walking trail. Typical stays span an average of 112 days, establishing a residential timeline well-suited for post-hospital transitions.

Prospective individuals can connect with the front desk to confirm room configurations, request a breakdown of active rehabilitation therapies, or coordinate an afternoon walkthrough of the campus grounds. The administrative coordinators are also on hand to review insurance parameters and map out how public healthcare benefits or personal assets apply to standard monthly statements.

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Overview of Heartland Care Center

Heartland Care Center has operated a 38-bed clinical senior community on East Fenton Street in Marcus, Iowa, since 1994. Under the leadership of administrator Tim Nielsen, the facility maintains an average occupancy level near 76 percent. Accounts are processed through public networks like Medicare and state Medicaid alongside regular private billing, establishing an operational framework where temporary rehab stays are blended with long-term nursing placements.

Residents here receive an average of 4 hours and 44 minutes of direct, hands-on attention from the floor nursing roster each day. Registered nurses dedicate 1 hour and 50 minutes of this daily schedule to handle more complex clinical treatments, collaborating with licensed practical nurses and certified aides to oversee medication distribution and respiratory support.

The property features indoor dining spaces, a beauty salon, and routine spiritual programming, while the surrounding neighborhood registers a walkability score of 31 out of 100, showing that personal cars are necessary for typical regional errands.

Past health audits from state oversight agencies focused on routine documentation checks across care planning records, medication management lines, and standard infection control practices. The management uses these official state surveys to adjust internal clinical policies and maintain ongoing training requirements for the floor staff.

Prospective families can contact the main desk to check on open room availability, ask about dietary accommodations, or coordinate a morning to visit the campus.

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Overview of Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque manages an 80-bed medical campus on Pennsylvania Avenue under the guidance of administrator Tracey Long. The community runs with a stable occupancy rate near 89 percent, balancing public program coverage via Medicare and Medicaid with traditional private accounts. Admissions track to an average length of stay around 87 days, reflecting a fluid daily mix of transitional, post-hospital physical therapy patients and individuals requiring ongoing nursing supervision.

Clinical floor procedures provide an average of 4 hours and 18 minutes of daily direct care per resident. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing aides manage this 24-hour medical schedule to administer on-site speech, occupational, and physical therapies alongside specialized respite and palliative care treatments. For daily programming, the building contains a dedicated therapy gym, a courtyard, and a customized dining system, while the surrounding neighborhood records a walkability score of 52 out of 100, which means visiting guests can manage a handful of regional errands on foot.

Recent health assessments from state oversight entities focused on internal compliance patterns, highlighting quality reviews of standard infection prevention techniques and clinical care chart updates. Administrative coordinators use these regular health survey documents to update floor protocols and align continuing staff training logs with current safety regulations.

Prospective residents can connect with the admissions department to check on immediate room availability, look over the current therapy schedules, or arrange a time to visit the common areas.

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Hallmark Care Center

215 Highway 30 Sw, Mount Vernon, Ia 523140000
Overview of Hallmark Care Center

A 55-bed medical property located at 215 10th Avenue South in Mount Vernon, Iowa, Hallmark Care Center focuses on short-term convalescence through its structured Rehab-to-Home program. The facility maintains flexible financial processing, balancing traditional private-pay accounts with state Medicaid and federal Medicare network authorizations. Admissions track to a stable average length of stay of 140 days, meaning the daily floor operations prioritize transitional physical therapy and functional recovery over permanent extended residential care.

The daily floor program supplies an average of 4 hours and 16 minutes of direct, hands-on nursing attention to every resident. Certified nurse aides, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurses distribute this round-the-clock shift schedule to manage clinical medication tracking, physical treatments, and daily mobility routines. For families checking on loved ones, the surrounding town layout records a walkability score of 73 out of 100, which provides a highly accessible neighborhood environment where visitors can complete standard grocery stops or errands completely on foot.

Prospective representatives can call the billing desk to verify current room availability, request an intake guide for the physical therapy department, or set up a day to tour the rehabilitation spaces. The administrative coordinators can also cross-reference active health insurance policies to clarify how public benefits or personal assets apply to individual recovery statements.

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Golden Age Care Center

1915 South 18Th Street, Centerville, Ia 525443199
Overview of Golden Age Care Center

Golden Age Care Center operates a 46-bed skilled nursing community at 1915 South 18th Street in Centerville, Iowa. The location works at an 87 percent occupancy rate, using traditional out-of-pocket billing alongside conventional Medicare and state Medicaid network authorizations. Resident intervals average roughly 160 days, establishing a standard operational balance between long-term residential oversight and quick-paced, post-hospital physical recoveries.

Floor staff schedules ensure an average of 4 hours and 12 minutes of direct care for each day. Registered nurses and certified nursing aides cover this 24-hour medical timeline, running a dedicated Rehab to Home track alongside specialized physical services like wound care, IV therapies, and dialysis treatments.

For everyday comfort, the property features a beauty salon, basic laundry programs, and communal activities, while the surrounding neighborhood scores a 66 out of 100 for walkability, placing multiple local hospitals and basic services within a short drive.

Families can contact the main office to check on open room configurations, request information about the clinical therapy options, or schedule a convenient afternoon to look around the facility. The administrative desk can also assist with insurance cross-referencing to detail how personal funds or public benefit programs apply to monthly care fees.

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Glen Haven Village

133 Indian Hills Drive, Glenwood, Ia 515341129
Overview of Glen Haven Village

Glen Haven Village organizes its clinical senior services within a 69-bed, cottage-style campus setup on Indian Hills Drive. Managed by Glen Haven Home Inc under administrator Julianne Marriott, the community routinely functions near a 90 percent occupancy level. Account processing integrates private funding streams alongside standard Medicare and state Medicaid cards, supporting a fluid residential census where individuals stay an average of 164 days.

The building’s floor structure stands out for providing an average of 5 hours and 36 minutes of direct nursing attention per resident each day. Certified nurse aides deliver the largest portion of this time at 3 hours and 29 minutes, with registered nurses contributing 38 minutes and licensed practical nurses adding 47 minutes to handle routine treatment logs. This nursing team operates across specialized long-term care, memory support, adult day programs, and short-term rehabilitation cottages, while the surrounding neighborhood features an exceptionally walkable layout that lets visiting family members reach standard retail points easily on foot.

Past complaint evaluations by state regulators identified specific procedural gaps concerning equipment maintenance records and care protocol compliance, which the administrative team corrected to return the building to substantial compliance. Floor supervisors utilize these recurring state audit reviews to manage continuing training sessions and ensure stable operational practices across all nursing shifts.

Prospective residents can connect with the admissions department to check on active cottage openings, ask about the schedule of adult day programs, or plan an morning to view the therapy layout.

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Overview of Fonda Specialty Care

Fonda Specialty Care operates a 46-bed skilled nursing property on Queen Street in rural Fonda, Iowa. Managed by administrator Faith Epperson as part of the nonprofit Care Initiatives network, the building retains a consistent occupancy rate near 89 percent. Billing processes combine standard private accounts with state Medicaid and federal Medicare network credentials. Admissions reflect an average length of stay around 372 days, establishing a daily census where short-term physical therapy transitions are combined with conventional long-term clinical monitoring.

Daily nursing schedules ensure an average of 4 hours and 14 minutes of direct care is delivered to each resident. Certified nursing aides provide 2 hours and 25 minutes of this baseline assistance, while registered nurses contribute 31 minutes daily alongside licensed practical nurses to manage medication tracks, wound care, and physical recovery sessions. Because the regional Pocahontas County setting carries a walkability score of 19 out of 100, visiting family members and local employees rely almost exclusively on personal vehicles to handle community travel.

State reports show routine monitoring of the home’s operational quality over multiple evaluation intervals. Recent health audits from state regulators focused on system corrections across fall prevention tracking, professional treatment standards, and standard medication inventory management lines. Local supervisors use these recurring safety inspections to adapt floor patterns, refine internal safety guidelines, and update the continuing training requirements for the clinical staff.

Prospective individuals can contact the intake coordinator to verify current bed layouts, ask about the customized therapy setups, or plan an afternoon walkthrough of the campus common rooms.

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Overview of Emmetsburg Care Center

Emmetsburg Care Center coordinates short-term convalescence alongside medical housing from a 46-bed skilled nursing property located at 2405 21st Street in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Financial accounts flow dynamically through traditional out-of-pocket billing pathways or standard state Medicaid and federal Medicare network credentials. Residential intervals track to an average length of stay around 109 days, creating an operational baseline that favors fast-paced post-hospital therapy over indefinite, permanent placements.

The medical staff coordinates an average of 3 hours and 28 minutes of hands-on nursing attention for every individual daily. Certified nurse aides, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurses distribute this 24-hour setup to administer customized speech, occupational, and physical therapies within an internal rehab-to-home framework. For community movement, the surrounding area registers a walkability score of 63 out of 100, providing an accessible town environment where visitors can navigate simple regional errands or local retail stops without a vehicle.

Individuals looking into local enrollment parameters can contact the front administrative desk to check on active room availability, request an intake guide for on-site physical rehabilitation, or plan a morning to walk through the common lounges. The business coordinators are also available to review personal healthcare options and show how insurance policies interface with monthly room statements.

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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 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.