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| 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. | Des Moines (Drake) | 78
Facility
78
IA AVG
73
Rank
#128 / 407 |
85.8%
Facility
85.8%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#90 / 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 | 61 | - |
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). | Cedar Rapids | 60
Facility
60
IA AVG
73
Rank
#220 / 407 |
75.0%
Facility
75.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#154 / 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 | - | 49 | - |
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 | ||||
| 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
73
Rank
#326 / 407 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#23 / 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 | 39 | 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 | ||||
| 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).
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 | 60
Facility
60
IA AVG
73
Rank
#220 / 407 |
48.3%
Facility
48.3%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#285 / 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 | - | 35 | - |
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 | ||||
| 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. | Sioux City | 74
Facility
74
IA AVG
73
Rank
#144 / 407 |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#57 / 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 | - | 66 | 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 | ||||
| Maple Crest Manor |
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. | Fayette (Bolger Drive) | 46
Facility
46
IA AVG
73
Rank
#280 / 407 |
82.6%
Facility
82.6%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#102 / 401 | +9% | 4.01
Facility
4.01
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#148 / 241 | +29% | -7% | $97.2k
Facility
$97.2k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#228 / 246 | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#50 / 241 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#135 / 241 | - | 39 | - |
29
Facility
29
IA AVG
45
Rank
#372 / 528 | Albert W Martin Estate | $5.8M
Facility
$5.8M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#151 / 242 | $3.6M
Facility
$3.6M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#129 / 242 | 61.6%
Facility
61.6%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#68 / 242 | 165437 | ||||
| Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy 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. | West Des Moines | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
73
Rank
#326 / 407 |
97.5%
Facility
97.5%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#14 / 401 | +29% | 4.89
Facility
4.89
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#52 / 241 | +14% | +14% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#38 / 241 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#20 / 241 | - | 36 | - |
7
Facility
7
IA AVG
45
Rank
#482 / 528 | Edgewater, A Wesley Active Life Community, LLC | $27.1M
Facility
$27.1M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#5 / 242 | $9.0M
Facility
$9.0M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#14 / 242 | 33.2%
Facility
33.2%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#237 / 242 | 165597 | ||||
| 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
73
Rank
#326 / 407 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#23 / 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 | - | 36 | 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 | ||||
| Kennybrook 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. | Grimes | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
73
Rank
#326 / 407 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#74 / 401 | +16% | 5.18
Facility
5.18
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#31 / 241 | -26% | +21% | $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 | - | 38 | - |
29
Facility
29
IA AVG
45
Rank
#372 / 528 | Scenic Development LLC | $10.0M
Facility
$10.0M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#63 / 242 | $5.2M
Facility
$5.2M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#64 / 242 | 52%
Facility
52%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#146 / 242 | 165605 | ||||
| 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
73
Rank
#326 / 407 |
27.5%
Facility
27.5%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#374 / 401 | -64% | 3.73
Facility
3.73
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#190 / 241 | +45% | -13% | $56.1k
Facility
$56.1k
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 | 11 | - |
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 | ||||
| Good Samaritan Society – Davenport |
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. | Davenport (Waverly Road) | 119
Facility
119
IA AVG
73
Rank
#47 / 407 |
72.3%
Facility
72.3%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#168 / 401 | -4% | 3.43
Facility
3.43
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#220 / 241 | +47% | -20% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 16
Facility
16
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#122 / 241 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#67 / 241 | - | 93 | - |
15
Facility
15
IA AVG
45
Rank
#441 / 528 | Kayla Ehrman | $19.0M
Facility
$19.0M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#16 / 242 | $7.6M
Facility
$7.6M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#26 / 242 | 39.7%
Facility
39.7%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#219 / 242 | 165169 | ||||
| The Bridges at Ankeny |
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. | Ankeny (Centennial Pointe West) | 100
Facility
100
IA AVG
73
Rank
#72 / 407 |
84.0%
Facility
84.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#97 / 401 | +11% | 4.22
Facility
4.22
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#120 / 241 | +35% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 37
Facility
37
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#203 / 241 | 6.2
Facility
6.2
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#206 / 241 | 1 | 90 | - |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
45
Rank
#488 / 528 | Holdco Ankeny, Ia, LLC | $15.3M
Facility
$15.3M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#22 / 242 | $7.7M
Facility
$7.7M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#25 / 242 | 50.3%
Facility
50.3%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#167 / 242 | 165616 | ||||
| Oaknoll Retirement Residence |
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. | Iowa City (Roosevelt) | 70
Facility
70
IA AVG
73
Rank
#163 / 407 |
81.4%
Facility
81.4%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#111 / 401 | +8% | 6.02
Facility
6.02
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#6 / 241 | +8% | +40% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#38 / 241 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#110 / 241 | - | 54 | - |
33
Facility
33
IA AVG
45
Rank
#344 / 528 | Stephen Roe | $31.2M
Facility
$31.2M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#2 / 242 | $12.7M
Facility
$12.7M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#5 / 242 | 40.7%
Facility
40.7%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#216 / 242 | 165030 | ||||
| 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
73
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 |
| Briarwood Health 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).
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. | Iowa City (Roosevelt) | 62
Facility
62
IA AVG
73
Rank
#208 / 407 |
80.6%
Facility
80.6%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#115 / 401 | +7% | 4.36
Facility
4.36
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#97 / 241 | -20% | +1% | $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 | - | 52 | - |
33
Facility
33
IA AVG
45
Rank
#344 / 528 | Kristin Schmidt-Solberg | $7.4M
Facility
$7.4M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#109 / 242 | $3.7M
Facility
$3.7M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#126 / 242 | 50.1%
Facility
50.1%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#168 / 242 | 165172 |
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Overview of Briarwood Health Care Center
Briarwood Health Care Center of Iowa City offers a haven of reliable and comprehensive services, encompassing rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. The center’s serene setting creates an atmosphere akin to heaven, providing a well-maintained and inviting community for its residents. One of the center’s standout features is its specialization in skilled therapy services, tailored to aid individuals transitioning from hospital-based settings to their previous levels of independence. With a patient-centered approach at its core, the center boasts a vibrant and dynamic events calendar, accompanied by a monthly newsletter that keeps residents engaged and informed.
Around-the-clock nursing services ensure that residents receive the support they need, including specialized treatments such as IV medications, wound care, and therapeutic services like occupational, physical, or speech therapy. The center’s commitment to individualized care extends to customized nutrition services, reflecting its dedication to meeting residents’ unique needs. The center’s excellence is further underscored by its high nursing home ratings, a testament to its unwavering commitment to quality care. As a reputable establishment, the Briarwood Health Care Center is fully compliant with nursing home rules and regulations, ensuring a safe and well-regulated environment for residents.
Dedicated to providing high-quality senior living, Southern Hills Specialty Care in West Lakes Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, is a reliable senior living community that offers a wide range of care services. These include assisted living, memory care, skilled care, therapy services, wound care management, and hospice. With a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals delivering top-tier care and assistance around the clock, seniors can thrive and live their lives to the fullest.
A variety of planned activities and engaging programs are also provided to ensure residents have fun and meet friends. Special diets are also accommodated to ensure health needs and cravings are met through delicious and nutritious meals. Southern Hills Specialty Care is great for seniors looking to make the most out of their best years.
Overview of Accura Healthcare of Ames
Accura Healthcare renders exceptional senior care services in the picturesque landscapes of Iowa. Renowned for its meticulous organization and serene environment, this facility offers specialized services catering to a wide range of needs, including orthopedic care, pulmonary care, diabetes management, respite and hospice care, as well as dedicated assistance for Alzheimer’s, dementia, and memory care patients.
What truly distinguishes Accura Healthcare is its intimate and close-knit community atmosphere, fostering a sense of belonging and comfort. With a keen attention to detail, this facility provides a peaceful haven where seniors can regain their health, confidence, and independence. It’s a place where residents find the support and compassion they need, making it a wonderful choice for those seeking top-notch memory care living facilities.
Overview of Life Center
Offering excellent memory care, long-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services, The Life Center is a dependable senior living community in Des Moines, IA that helps residents maintain a sense of individuality and freedom while receiving additional support. The community features a reliable nursing team available 24-hours a day and an extensive rehabilitative program, featuring physical, speech, and occupational therapies that help residents maintain their highest level of functionality.
Residents also delight in an array of convenient services that help them live a maintenance-free lifestyle such as housekeeping, laundry, package delivery services, and more. A registered dietician carefully reviews the residents’ therapeutic diets to ensure they are receiving the proper nutrition and nourishment. With Life Center, residents are guaranteed to lead the lifestyle they deserve surrounded by compassionate support and care.
At The Lindens at Green Hills, the vision is to provide premier Assisted Living in Ames, Iowa, ensuring residents can continue doing what they love with just the right amount of support. With a specially trained care team, they prioritize individual choice and assist with daily activities like bathing, grooming, and medication management.
Their mission revolves around offering comprehensive services and amenities that empower residents to maintain their lifestyles, fostering dignified independence and comfort.
Sunny View Care Center is a resident-centered rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Ankeny, just beside The Suites of Ankeny, an assisted living community. Together these two form a formidable community that focuses on the care and well being of their seniors, disabled, and hospice residents and patients. This nursing community offers a variety of services to its patients such as; skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice care, respite care, dietary care, and outpatient care. These services are provided by dedicated RNs, LPNs, and CNAs to make sure that each patient receives quality care and assistance.
Part of the activities at Sunny View Care Center are ambulation, eating assistance, grooming, and rehabilitative motion exercises. Their current patient capacity is 94 at maximum. For patients with health plans, this facility accommodates Medicare and Medicaid plan holders.
Overview of Meth Wick Community
Meth Wick Community is a place where life is brimming with vivid and authentic experiences. This not-for-profit community offers a range of senior living options including independent living, Independence Plus, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care. The 68-acre wooded campus has been providing care since 1961. This home also places an emphasis on wellness, offering classes to help residents maintain their physical, mental, and emotional health.
They house bariatric specialty suits to provide additional support for those who need it. Transportation services make it easy to get around, and the 14,000 square foot social hub is the perfect place to gather with friends and neighbors. The social hub features a library, fitness room, doctor’s office, and more. Residents can even join book clubs and bus trips and stay connected with donors and the community’s needs through the Legacy newsletter. Moreover, the facility is equipped with a Wick Endowment Fund to assist residents who have exhausted their resources. They strongly prioritize security and comfort, providing both total independence and total care in one place.
Overview of Luther Park Community
Located in a quiet residential area in Des Moines, IA, Luther Park Community is an excellent senior living community that offers a spectrum of care options, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and Alzheimer’s care. Luther Park Community aims to deliver its residents a service that will enhance their lifestyle while giving them the liberty to maintain a sense of individuality and freedom as they receive additional support. The community offers floor plans ranging from loft to two-bedroom apartments and quality health services, ensuring residents a better quality of life in a comfortable environment.
Luther Park Community believes every resident is entitled to feel safe and cared for while maintaining their independence for as long as possible. To achieve this, the community offers a full range of amenities and engaging recreational activities, including a hair salon, cozy outdoor living spaces, a library, an exercise room, nutritious meals, and transportation to outings. From the pleasant and welcoming environment to the compassionate interactions between residents and the community’s team, Luther Park Community provides seniors with a genuine feeling of community where they are prioritized and cared for.
Overview of Risen Son Christian Village
Located just outside Ohama, Risen Son Christian Village is a community deeply rooted in faith, offering a holistic approach to senior living. Within its welcoming embrace, residents have access to a range of exceptional services, including assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term healthcare support. Embracing a philosophy of spaciousness and tranquility, the home offers comfortable and thoughtfully designed apartments. These living spaces become sanctuaries where residents can find solace and contentment, surrounded by an atmosphere of faith and love. With compassionate caregivers available around the clock, residents can enjoy peace of mind, knowing that their needs are attended to with utmost care and dedication.
The community exudes a distinct small-town charm, creating an intimate and close-knit environment that fosters genuine connections among residents and staff. It’s a place where neighbors become friends, and a true sense of community thrives. Residents can bid farewell to the burdens of household chores and upkeep, allowing them to focus on embracing the fullness of their lives. With meticulous attention to cleanliness and aesthetics, Risen Son Christian Village emanates a sense of professionalism and elegance, creating an ambiance that enhances the overall living experience.
Countryside Health Care Center is an esteemed facility in Sioux City, Iowa. This privately-owned center offers a diverse range of care options, including Reliant Rehab therapy, short-term and long-term skilled nursing, and respite care, ensuring specialized attention for each resident. Their holistic approach caters to residents’ physical, mental, and social needs, creating a fulfilling experience for each individual. Conveniently located near Highway 20 in Sioux City, this senior care facility serves families across the Siouxland areas, fostering a supportive community.
At Countryside Health Care Center, a dedicated team with extensive knowledge and experience ensures personalized and compassionate care for every resident. This assisted living community’s unwavering commitment to residents’ well-being creates a welcoming environment where seniors can thrive and achieve optimal health and happiness.
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
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 170 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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