RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Iowa (2026)

The top 25 of 388 CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

3913.7 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
$54K$17K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeDubuque, IA

Bethany Home

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
66 BedsInspected Mar 2023

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

1005 Lincoln AvenueDubuque, IA 52001

(563) 556-5233

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeIowa City, IA

Briarwood Healthcare Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
62 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

605 Greenwood DriveIowa City, IA 52246

(319) 338-7912

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeGrundy Center, IA

Creekside

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
55 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

503 Wical WayGrundy Center, IA 50638

(319) 824-3212

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeDenison, IA

Gracewell, An Eventide Community

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
84 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

114 South 20th StreetDenison, IA 51442

(712) 263-3114

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeHumboldt, IA

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
28 BedsInspected Jan 2024

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

1000 North 15th StreetHumboldt, IA 50548

(515) 332-4200

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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 BedsInspected Nov 2025

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.

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
26 BedsInspected Jul 2023

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

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
40 BedsInspected Nov 2024

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

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
69 BedsInspected Oct 2023

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

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
70 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

1oaknoll CtIowa City, IA 52240

(319) 351-1720

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeWayland, IA

Parkview Home

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
34 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

102 N. Jackson StreetWayland, IA 52654

(319) 256-3525

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeKeokuk, IA

Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
55 Beds

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

3140 Plank RoadKeokuk, IA 52632

(319) 524-1800

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeGrinnell, IA

St Francis Manor

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
78 BedsInspected Jul 2023

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

2021 Fourth AvenueGrinnell, IA 50112

(641) 236-7592

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeWall Lake, IA

Twilight Acres

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
39 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

600 West 6th StreetWall Lake, IA 51466

(712) 664-2488

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeAmana, IA

Colonial Manor Of Amana

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
50 BedsInspected Apr 2024

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

3207 220th TrailAmana, IA 52203

(319) 622-3131

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeEldora, IA

Eldora Specialty Care

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
46 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

1510 22nd StreetEldora, IA 50627

(641) 939-3491

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeCresco, IA

Evans Senior Living Community

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
43 BedsInspected Jun 2023

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

1010 North Elm StreetCresco, IA 52136

(563) 547-2364

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeDe Witt, IA

Fieldstone Of Dewitt

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
70 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

1301 Maynard WayDe Witt, IA 52742

(563) 659-4210

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeSaint Ansgar, IA

Good Samaritan Society - Saint Ansgar

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
42 BedsInspected Jan 2024

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

701 East Fourth StreetSaint Ansgar, IA 50472

(641) 713-4912

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeRock Rapids, IA

Lyon Specialty Care

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
45 BedsInspected Jul 2024

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

1010 South UnionRock Rapids, IA 51246

(712) 472-3748

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeBellevue, IA

Mill Valley Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
46 BedsInspected Jul 2024

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

1201 Park StreetBellevue, IA 52031

(563) 872-5521

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeKalona, IA

Pleasantview Home

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
70 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

811 Third StreetKalona, IA 52247

(319) 656-2421

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeSanborn, IA

Prairie View Home

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
55 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

610 Eastern StreetSanborn, IA 51248

(712) 930-3228

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeCedar Rapids, IA

St Luke'S Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
46 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Iowa avg of 3.1

1420 Unitypoint WayCedar Rapids, IA 52402

(319) 366-8701

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeBuffalo Center, IA

Timely Mission Nursing Home

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
42 BedsInspected Nov 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%

    About 15% higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy78.2 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover44.0%

    A little lower than the national average of 46.4%.

    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 391 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 388 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 $54K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

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 $54K versus $71K 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.

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