RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Iowa (2026)

The top 25 of 385 CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

3873.6 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.1/5
+0.1 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$53K$17K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeCharles City, IA

Chautauqua Guest Home #3

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
57 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

302 Ninth StreetCharles City, IA 50616

(641) 228-5351

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeGrundy Center, IA

Creekside

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
55 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

503 Wical WayGrundy Center, IA 50638

(319) 824-3212

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeUrbandale, IA

Deerfield Health Care Center

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
30 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

13731 Hickman RoadUrbandale, IA 50323

(515) 331-6900

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeCresco, IA

Evans Senior Living Community

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
43 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

1010 North Elm StreetCresco, IA 52136

(563) 547-2364

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeDenison, IA

Gracewell, An Eventide Community

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
84 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

114 South 20th StreetDenison, IA 51442

(712) 263-3114

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeMarshalltown, IA

Iowa Veterans Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
702 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

1301 SummitMarshalltown, IA 50158

(641) 752-1501

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeKanawha, IA

Kanawha Community Home, Inc.

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
26 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

130 West Sixth StreetKanawha, IA 50447

(641) 762-3302

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeDyersville, IA

Mercyone Dyersville Senior Care

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
40 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

1111 Third Street SwDyersville, IA 52040

(563) 875-2921

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeCedar Rapids, IA

Meth-Wick Health Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
69 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

1625 Brendelwood DriveCedar Rapids, IA 52405

(319) 365-9171

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeIowa City, IA

Oaknoll Retirement Residence

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
70 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

1 Oaknoll CtIowa City, IA 52240

(319) 351-1720

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeGrinnell, IA

St Francis Manor

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
78 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

2021 Fourth AvenueGrinnell, IA 50112

(641) 236-7592

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeCedar Falls, IA

The Suites At Western Home Communities

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
72 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

5301 Caraway LaneCedar Falls, IA 50613

(319) 277-2141

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeCedar Rapids, IA

West Ridge Care Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

3131 F Avenue NwCedar Rapids, IA 52405

(319) 390-3367

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeWilton, IA

Wilton Retirement Community

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
34 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

307 Ovesen DriveWilton, IA 52778

(563) 732-5067

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeBrooklyn, IA

Brooklyn Community Estates

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

406 North StreetBrooklyn, IA 52211

(641) 522-9263

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeAmana, IA

Colonial Manor Of Amana

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

3207 220th TrailAmana, IA 52203

(319) 622-3131

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeDubuque, IA

Ennoble Nursing And Rehab

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
85 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

2000 Pasadena DriveDubuque, IA 52001

(563) 557-1076

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeLamoni, IA

Lamoni Specialty Care

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
43 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

215 South Oak Street Box CLamoni, IA 50140

(641) 784-3388

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeBellevue, IA

Mill Valley Care Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
46 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

1201 Park StreetBellevue, IA 52031

(563) 872-5521

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeWayland, IA

Parkview Home

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
34 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

102 N. Jackson StreetWayland, IA 52654

(319) 256-3525

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeSanborn, IA

Prairie View Home

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
55 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

610 Eastern StreetSanborn, IA 51248

(712) 930-3228

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeIowa Falls, IA

Scenic Manor

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
77 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

1409 Fremont StreetIowa Falls, IA 50126

(641) 648-4671

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeSolon, IA

Solon Nursing Care Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
96 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

523 E Fifth StreetSolon, IA 52333

(319) 624-3492

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeSioux City, IA

St Luke's Regional Medical Center Snf

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
20 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

801 Fifth StreetSioux City, IA 51102

(712) 279-5697

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeBuffalo Center, IA

Timely Mission Nursing Home

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
42 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

109 Mission DriveBuffalo Center, IA 50424

(641) 562-2494

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Iowa

#17of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Above the median for overall health outcomes (rank 17 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+20.3%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy78.2 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover44.2%

    A little lower than the national average of 45.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Iowa →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Iowa?

Iowa has 387 nursing homes in the active CMS data. This rankings page evaluated 385 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Iowa?

Nursing homes in Iowa average 3.1 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Iowa is penalized?

Among Iowa nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $53K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

How does Iowa compare with the national average?

Iowa averages 3.1 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $53K versus $70K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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