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Best Nursing Homes in Iowa, Graded A–F — page 11

All 386 graded Medicare-certified nursing homes in Iowa, 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
All Iowa Des Moines (12)Cedar Rapids (10)Dubuque (8)Davenport (7)Sioux City (6)Waterloo (6)Cedar Falls (5)Council Bluffs (5)Marion (5)
251

Manor House Care Center - Sigourney, IA · 55 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.6 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Iowa
  • 10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 60) — bottom quarter
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 43 · AverageSee Full Grade
6416222142 Sigourney, Keokuk County Medicaid
252

Living Center West - Cedar Rapids, IA · 94 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 2.8 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Iowa
  • 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — above median
  • $72,070 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
CScore 42 · AverageSee Full Grade
3193668714 Cedar Rapids, Linn County Medicaid
253

Good Samaritan - West Union - West Union, IA · 52 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.3 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Iowa
  • 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — below median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 42 · AverageSee Full Grade
5634223814 West Union, Fayette County Medicaid
254

Elm Crest Retirement Community - Harlan, IA · 50 beds · non profit - other CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Iowa
  • 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 48) — bottom quarter
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 42 · AverageSee Full Grade
7127555174 Harlan, Shelby County Medicaid
255

Oelwein Health Care Center - Oelwein, IA · 61 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.1 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Iowa
  • 7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — above median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 42 · AverageSee Full Grade
3192832794 Oelwein, Fayette County Medicaid
256

Centerville Specialty Care - Centerville, IA · 46 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.2 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Iowa
  • 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — below median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 42 · AverageSee Full Grade
6418568651 Centerville, Appanoose County Medicaid
257

Thornton Manor Nursing And Care Center - Lansing, IA · 40 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Iowa
  • 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — below median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 42 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5635384236 Lansing, Allamakee County Medicaid
258

Laporte City Specialty Care - La Porte City, IA · 46 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.2 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Iowa
  • 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — below median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 42 · Below averageSee Full Grade
3193480253 La Porte City, Black Hawk County Medicaid
259

Harmony Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids, IA · 96 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Iowa
  • 11 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 64) — bottom quarter
  • $10,509 in fines in 3 years
DScore 42 · Below averageSee Full Grade
3193645151 Cedar Rapids, Linn County Medicaid
260

Montezuma Specialty Care - Montezuma, IA · 41 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.3 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Iowa
  • 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — below median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 41 · Below averageSee Full Grade
6412194330 Montezuma, Poweshiek County Medicaid
261

Sunny View Care Center - Ankeny, IA · 94 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.3 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Iowa
  • 9 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 52) — below median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 41 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5159641101 Ankeny, Polk County Medicaid
262

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center - Des Moines, IA · 46 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — below median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 41 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5152555433 Des Moines, Polk County Medicaid
263

Chapters Living Of Council Bluffs - Council Bluffs, IA · 102 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.9 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Iowa
  • 46 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 740) — bottom quarter
  • $163,800 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
DScore 41 · Below averageSee Full Grade
7123669655 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County Medicaid Special Focus Facility
264

Parkview Manor Care Center - Reinbeck, IA · 28 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Iowa
  • 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36) — below median
  • $23,813 in fines in 3 years
DScore 41 · Below averageSee Full Grade
3193456811 Reinbeck, Grundy County Medicaid
265

Northern Mahaska Specialty Care - Oskaloosa, IA · 79 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.2 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Iowa
  • 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — above median
  • $39,033 in fines in 3 years
DScore 41 · Below averageSee Full Grade
6416733000 Oskaloosa, Mahaska County Medicaid
266

Rehabilitation Centers Of Independence West Campus - Independence, IA · 70 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.2 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Iowa
  • 7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 52) — below median
  • $22,740 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
DScore 41 · Below averageSee Full Grade
3193346039 Independence, Buchanan County Medicaid
267

Zearing Health Care, Llc - Zearing, IA · 40 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Iowa
  • 11 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 163) — bottom quarter
  • $22,205 in fines in 3 years
DScore 40 · Below averageSee Full Grade
6414877631 Zearing, Story County Medicaid
268

Great River Care Center - Mc Gregor, IA · 39 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.4 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Iowa
  • 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — below median
  • $8,281 in fines in 3 years
DScore 40 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5638733527 Mc Gregor, Clayton County Medicaid
269

Trinity Center At Luther Park - Des Moines, IA · 120 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.8 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Iowa
  • 7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 132) — bottom quarter
  • $162,205 in fines in 3 years
DScore 40 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5152625639 Des Moines, Polk County Medicaid
270

Salem Lutheran Home - Elk Horn, IA · 64 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Iowa
  • 17 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 84) — bottom quarter
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 40 · Below averageSee Full Grade
7127644201 Elk Horn, Shelby County Medicaid
271

Clarion Wellness And Rehabilitation Center - Clarion, IA · 76 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 2.8 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Iowa
  • 8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 32) — above median
  • $24,174 in fines in 3 years
DScore 40 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5155322893 Clarion, Wright County Medicaid
272

Lyon Specialty Care - Rock Rapids, IA · 45 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 2.8 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Iowa
  • 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — above median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 40 · Below averageSee Full Grade
7124723748 Rock Rapids, Lyon County Medicaid
273

Rotary Senior Living - Eagle Grove, IA · 46 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Iowa
  • 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 83) — bottom quarter
  • $65,036 in fines in 3 years
DScore 40 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5154485124 Eagle Grove, Wright County Medicaid
274

Southern Hills Specialty Care - Osceola, IA · 90 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.4 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Iowa
  • 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36) — below median
  • $36,865 in fines in 3 years
DScore 40 · Below averageSee Full Grade
6413426061 Osceola, Clarke County Medicaid
275

Maquoketa Care Center - Maquoketa, IA · 46 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.4 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Iowa
  • 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — below median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 39 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5636525195 Maquoketa, Jackson County Medicaid
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