RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Estherville, IA (2026)

Compare all 2 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Estherville, IA, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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2Nursing Homes in Estherville
2.0/5
-1.1 vs state avgState avg: 3.10Estherville Avg Rating
N/AState avg: $53KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomeEstherville, IA

Estherville Community Care Center

For-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
46 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Below Iowa avg of 3.1

2001 First Avenue NorthEstherville, IA 51334

(712) 362-3594

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeEstherville, IA

Good Samaritan - Estherville

Non-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
62 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Below Iowa avg of 3.1

1646 Fifth Avenue NorthEstherville, IA 51334

(712) 362-3522

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Care landscape in Estherville

How Estherville compares with the rest of Iowa on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+21.5%

    A little higher than the state average of 20.3%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover47.7%

    A little higher than the state average of 44.2%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability15.3%

    About 11% higher than the state average of 13.8%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Estherville, IA?

This page evaluates 2 eligible nursing homes in Estherville, IA and shows the top 2.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the 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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