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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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Mary Greeley Medical Center provides unparalleled 24/7 nursing care. This remarkable 220-bed hospital excels in delivering top-notch and cost-effective medical services. Their commitment to senior health is unwavering, offering rigorous screening options and a range of programs that truly elevate lives.
For individuals aged 60 and above, Mary Greeley Medical Center provides a safe haven with its reliable services. From orthopedics and cancer care to cardiac care and beyond, they cover a comprehensive spectrum of medical needs. Additionally, they extend their expertise to services like foot care, blood pressure screenings, and invaluable health education. In essence, they stand as a testament to the best care nursing homes, ensuring seniors receive exceptional and compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility.
Find the care you need at Patty Elwood Center, an esteemed community in Cresco, IA, offering nursing care. Committed to residents’ well-being, a compassionate and well-trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their healthcare needs around the clock. Purposely built and secure accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a well-thought-out calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs. Healthy meals are important for residents’ wellness, so delicious and well-balanced dining options are served to meet their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is ideal for those needing top-tier care for a blissful retirement.
Introducing Touchstone Living Center, a prominent senior living provider located in Sioux City, Iowa. They offer an array of nursing home services for their valued residents.
Discover a compassionate and supportive community where seniors can thrive and receive the care they deserve.
Heritage House is an assisted living facility located in Goleta, California. It provides a higher level of service for the elderly, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and specialized Alzheimer’s care. The facility features 56 studio and one-bedroom apartments in a home-like environment.
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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