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Compare Nursing Homes around Urbandale
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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| Deerfield 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).
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.
N Nursing | Urbandale | 30 |
73.3%
Facility
73.3%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#137 / 231 | -3% | 6.95
Facility
6.95
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#2 / 224 | +37% | +62% | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.8 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#35 / 224 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#18 / 224 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
1.6 | 22 | A+ |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
33
Rank
#60 / 65 | Scott Bear | $7.9M
Facility
$7.9M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#159 / 226 | $2.8M
Facility
$2.8M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#125 / 226 | 35.4%
Facility
35.4%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#45 / 226 | 165557 | ||||
| Karen Acres 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).
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.
N Nursing
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. | Urbandale (Elm Drive) | 35 |
88.6%
Facility
88.6%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#60 / 231 | +17% | 3.41
Facility
3.41
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#208 / 224 | +25% | -21% | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8 | 9
Facility
9
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#59 / 224 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#41 / 224 | -
Facility
-
IA AVG
1.6 | 30 | - |
71
Facility
71
IA AVG
33
Rank
#4 / 65 | Pamela Harned | $3.8M
Facility
$3.8M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#200 / 226 | $1.6M
Facility
$1.6M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#208 / 226 | 40.9%
Facility
40.9%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#157 / 226 | 165460 | ||||
| Urbandale 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).
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.
N Nursing
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. | Urbandale (84Th Street) | 115 |
73.0%
Facility
73.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#142 / 231 | -3% | 3.58
Facility
3.58
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#195 / 224 | -42% | -17% | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.8 | 59
Facility
59
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#208 / 224 | 5.9
Facility
5.9
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#182 / 224 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
1.6 | 85 | - |
61
Facility
61
IA AVG
33
Rank
#8 / 65 | Jennifer Reiter | $13.3M
Facility
$13.3M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#29 / 226 | $4.4M
Facility
$4.4M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#50 / 226 | 33%
Facility
33%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#204 / 226 | 165580 | ||||
| Azria Health Park Place |
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).
N Nursing | Des Moines (Union Park) | 70 |
72.9%
Facility
72.9%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#143 / 231 | -3% | 3.68
Facility
3.68
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#183 / 224 | +9% | -14% | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8 | 69
Facility
69
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#217 / 224 | 11.5
Facility
11.5
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#218 / 224 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
1.6 | 57 | - |
51
Facility
51
IA AVG
33
Rank
#14 / 65 | Kelsey Anderson | $6.0M
Facility
$6.0M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#135 / 226 | $2.5M
Facility
$2.5M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#142 / 226 | 41.6%
Facility
41.6%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#152 / 226 | 165202 | ||||
| Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation 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).
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. | Urbandale | 115 |
71.5%
Facility
71.5%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#151 / 231 | -5% | 3.58
Facility
3.58
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#195 / 224 | -42% | -17% | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.8 | 59
Facility
59
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#208 / 224 | 5.9
Facility
5.9
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#182 / 224 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
1.6 | 85 | - |
43
Facility
43
IA AVG
33 | Jennifer Reiter | $13.3M
Facility
$13.3M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#29 / 226 | $4.4M
Facility
$4.4M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#50 / 226 | 33%
Facility
33%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#204 / 226 | 165580 |
Deerfield Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Urbandale, IA, south of Deer Ridge Park. This is a 30-bed Medicare and Medicaid certified facility providing skilled nursing services and rehabilitation, both for their long-term, and short-term patients. Other services they provide to their residents are post acute-care for patients who had recent surgery for accidents, or treatments for a disease or illness.
However small, the residents and patients of this nursing facility are able to enjoy their amenities such as; housekeeping services, medication management, meal preparation and restaurant style dining experience, grooming services, and community sponsored activities designed to help boost the residents’ physical and cognitive health.
Karen Acres Health Care Center is a rehabilitation facility and nursing home located in Urbandale, IA, just above Karen Acres Elementary School. The main services they offer are rehabilitation, and long-term care. Their long-term care residents receive 24/7 RN or LPN provided assistance, grooming and feeding assistance, medication management, as well as mobility assistance for those who need it.
This long term nursing home also provides hospice care, as well as respite care with a minimum of 7 day required stay. Karen Acres Health Care Center also offers bespoke care plans that will surely cater to the patient’s needs, in order for them to keep their cognitive and physical health at the highest level.
Urbandale Health Care Center is a rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Urbandale, IA, northwest of Meredith Park. Aside from rehabilitation and long-term care, they also provide specialized services like respite care, and hospice care. Their current facility can house 106 patients, with access to a full nursing assistance 24 hours daily. Aside from this, the patients also receive medication administration done by licensed professionals, meal provisions, grooming services, housekeeping, and various therapy depending on patient needs.
Urbandale Health Care Center admission inquiries are open 24/7 including holidays. They also provide tours for those who would like to learn more about this long-term care nursing home. However, due to their capacity limit, admissions to the facility will be based on bed availability.
Overview of Azria Health Park Place
Azria Health Park Place is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Des Moines. It is proud to be one of the few communities in the city that delivers exceptional individualized care for its unique residents. They aim to change the meaning of recovery for seniors through the outstanding level of care delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents. Azria strives to have all its residents experience the comprehensive and exemplary care offered.
Expect nothing but quality regarding their service: an advanced level of recovery found in long-term and post-acute rehabilitative services. They also proudly offer specialized care programs such as neurological and stroke services, orthopedic care, prosthetic training, pulmonary rehabilitation, post-cardiac care, and wound care– all created to have the right provision of multidisciplinary healthcare services such as therapy, enriching activities, and discharge planning.
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in Urbandale, Iowa. It offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite stays. The facility is known for its caring, connection, and compassion in healthcare.
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
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 Urbandale, IA
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Iowa?
Assisted living in Iowa is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Iowa Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Iowa Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 5 nursing homes in Urbandale, IA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Urbandale, IA?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Urbandale, IA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Urbandale, IA?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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