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Best Nursing Homes in Iowa, Graded A–F — page 2

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)
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Ennoble Nursing And Rehab - Dubuque, IA · 85 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
  • No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
AScore 77 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
5635571076 Dubuque, Dubuque County Medicaid
27

Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison - Fort Madison, IA · 80 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.5 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Iowa
  • 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 16) — top quarter
  • $3,145 in fines in 3 years
AScore 77 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
3193728021 Fort Madison, Lee County Medicaid
28

Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community - West Des Moines, IA · 40 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.7 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Iowa
  • 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 16) — above median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
AScore 77 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
5159782400 West Des Moines, Polk County Medicaid
29

Keystone Nursing Care Center Inc - Keystone, IA · 55 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.8 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Iowa
  • No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
AScore 76 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
3194423234 Keystone, Benton County Medicaid
30

Briarwood Healthcare Center - Iowa City, IA · 62 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Iowa
  • 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4) — top 10%
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
AScore 76 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
3193387912 Iowa City, Johnson County Medicaid
31

St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center - Cedar Rapids, IA · 46 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Iowa
  • 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — above median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
AScore 76 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
3193668701 Cedar Rapids, Linn County Medicaid
32

Kahl Home For The Aged & Infirmed - Davenport, IA · 135 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Iowa
  • 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 40) — above median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
AScore 76 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
5633241621 Davenport, Scott County Medicaid
33

Titonka Care Center - Titonka, IA · 26 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Iowa
  • No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
AScore 75 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
5159282600 Titonka, Kossuth County Medicaid
34

Sunrise Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - Winfield, IA · 46 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Iowa
  • 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — above median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
AScore 75 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
3192573303 Winfield, Henry County Medicaid
35

Oaknoll Retirement Residence - Iowa City, IA · 70 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 5.3 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Iowa
  • No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
AScore 74 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
3193511720 Iowa City, Johnson County Medicaid
36

Eastern Star Masonic Home - Boone, IA · 76 beds · non profit - other CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Iowa
  • 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — above median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
AScore 74 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
5154325274 Boone, Boone County Medicaid
37

Parkview Home - Wayland, IA · 34 beds · non profit - church related CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Iowa
  • No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
AScore 73 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
3192563525 Wayland, Henry County Medicaid
38

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital - Humboldt, IA · 28 beds · government - county CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.4 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Iowa
  • 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 16) — above median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
AScore 73 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
5153324200 Humboldt, Humboldt County Medicaid
39

Gracewell, An Eventide Community - Denison, IA · 84 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.6 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Iowa
  • No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
AScore 73 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
7122633114 Denison, Crawford County Medicaid
40

Lamoni Specialty Care - Lamoni, IA · 43 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.6 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Iowa
  • No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
AScore 73 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
6417843388 Lamoni, Decatur County Medicaid
41

Mercyone Dyersville Senior Care - Dyersville, IA · 40 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Iowa
  • No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
AScore 73 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
5638752921 Dyersville, Dubuque County Medicaid
42

Walnut Ridge - Clive, IA · 60 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.9 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Iowa
  • 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — above median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
AScore 73 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
5152224000 Clive, Dallas County Medicaid
43

Strawberry Point Lutheran Home - Strawberry Point, IA · 16 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 5.1 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Iowa
  • 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — above median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
AScore 72 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
5639336037 Strawberry Point, Clayton County Medicaid
44

Lone Tree Health Care Center Inc - Lone Tree, IA · 44 beds · for profit - individual CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.4 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Iowa
  • 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — above median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 72 · GoodSee Full Grade
3196294255 Lone Tree, Johnson County Medicaid
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Newaldaya Lifescapes - Cedar Falls, IA · 112 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.5 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Iowa
  • 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top quarter
  • $132,074 in fines in 3 years
BScore 72 · GoodSee Full Grade
3192680401 Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County Medicaid
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River Hills Village In Keokuk - Keokuk, IA · 84 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Iowa
  • 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — above median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 72 · GoodSee Full Grade
3195245772 Keokuk, Lee County Medicaid
47

Pleasantview Home - Kalona, IA · 66 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Iowa
  • 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — above median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 72 · GoodSee Full Grade
3196562421 Kalona, Washington County Medicaid
48

Westview Care Center - Britt, IA · 67 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
  • No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 71 · GoodSee Full Grade
6418433835 Britt, Hancock County Medicaid
49

Midlands Living Center L L C - Council Bluffs, IA · 94 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 3.8 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Iowa
  • 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — above median
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 71 · GoodSee Full Grade
7123237135 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County Medicaid
50

Friendship Village Retirement - Waterloo, IA · 72 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026

  • Staffing 4.8 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Iowa
  • 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4) — top 10%
  • No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 71 · GoodSee Full Grade
3192918100 Waterloo, Black Hawk County Medicaid
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