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Best Nursing Homes in Waukon, IA, Graded A–F

All 2 graded Medicare-certified nursing homes in Waukon, IA, scored from CMS Care Compare — nurse staffing, health inspections, quality measures and penalties — against Iowa peers of the same size. Grades are computed, never edited, and every input is shown on the facility page.

CMS data as of Aug 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026
Grade distribution — Waukon, IA
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F2
Highest graded
Waukon · Staffing 3.2 nurse hours per resident-da...See grade
2 facilitiesgraded in Waukon, IA · 0 earned an A
Highest in Waukon, IA 1

Good Samaritan - Waukon - Waukon, IA · 60 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.2 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Iowa
  • 9 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 60) — below median
  • $8,281 in fines in 3 years
FScore 24 · PoorSee Full Grade
5635683447 Waukon, Allamakee County Medicaid
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Northgate Care Center - Waukon, IA · 50 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.0 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Iowa
  • 18 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 291) — bottom quarter
  • $87,160 in fines in 3 years
FScore 10 · PoorSee Full Grade
5635683493 Waukon, Allamakee County Medicaid Special Focus Facility

How we grade nursing homes

What data goes into a grade?
CMS Care Compare: Nurse staffing (30), Health inspections (30), Quality measures (25), Penalties (15). Each metric is percentile-ranked against Iowa facilities in the same size band; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Facilities with under 60% of data are shown as "Not graded".
Can a facility pay to improve its grade?
No. Grades are computed from public data and have no editable field. Nothing on this page is sponsored.
Is a grade a substitute for visiting?
No. Use it to shortlist, then visit, ask for the latest inspection report, and talk to residents' families.