- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures3.0
Above Iowa avg of 3.1
1000 North 15th StreetHumboldt, IA 50548
- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above Iowa avg of 3.1
1301 SummitMarshalltown, IA 50158
- Health Inspection4.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above Iowa avg of 3.1
1720 Central Avenue EastHampton, IA 50441
- Health Inspection4.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures3.0
Above Iowa avg of 3.1
3201 First StreetEmmetsburg, IA 50536
- Health Inspection4.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures3.0
Above Iowa avg of 3.1
710 S 19th StNevada, IA 50201
- Health Inspection4.0
- Staffing4.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above Iowa avg of 3.1
915 Woodland AvenueRiceville, IA 50466
- Health Inspection3.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures2.0
Above Iowa avg of 3.1
1005 7th Street NeOrange City, IA 51041
- Health Inspection3.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures4.0
Above Iowa avg of 3.1
1600 First Street EastIndependence, IA 50644
- Health Inspection4.0
- Staffing4.0
- Quality Measures1.0
Below Iowa avg of 3.1
991 Highway 3Akron, IA 51001
- Health Inspection3.0
- Staffing4.0
- Quality Measures2.0
Below Iowa avg of 3.1
2375 Roosevelt StreetDubuque, IA 52001
- Health Inspection2.0
- Staffing4.0
- Quality Measures3.0
Below Iowa avg of 3.1
217 Main StreetCoon Rapids, IA 50058
State report
Why families compare nursing homes in Iowa
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
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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.