NPPES file of Aug 9, 2026

Nursing Homes in Iowa

388 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Iowa; CMS rates 386 of them, 24.6% with 5 stars and 21.2% with 1. Listed highest-rated first, page 7 of 8.

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Written with AI tools from the named public files; every figure is computed from those files (how it is made).

Overall rating, 386 rated homes

  1. 5 stars95
  2. 4 stars69
  3. 3 stars79
  4. 2 stars61
  5. 1 star82

Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, overall rating, Iowa; file processed Jul 1, 2026. 2 homes are not rated (newly certified or withheld).

Compare Iowa's homes

  1. Staffing: nurse hours per resident
  2. Inspections: deficiencies and fines
  3. Staffing, every state ranked
  4. Deficiencies, every state ranked

Iowa nursing homes, highest-rated first

  1. Linn Manor Care CenterMarion, IA · 38 beds · Linn CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 2 of 5
  2. Accura Healthcare of CrestonCreston, IA · 31 beds · Union CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 2 of 5 2 of 5
  3. Tripoli Nursing & RehabTripoli, IA · 28 beds · Bremer CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 1 of 5 2 of 5
  4. MercyOne Centerville Medical CenterCenterville,, IA · 19 beds · Appanoose CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 2 of 5 2 of 5
  5. Ravenwood Specialty CareWaterloo, IA · 176 beds · Black Hawk CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 2 of 5 1 of 5
  6. Heritage Specialty CareCedar Rapids, IA · 171 beds · Linn CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 1 of 5 1 of 5
  7. Good Shepherd Health CenterMason City, IA · 170 beds · Cerro Gordo CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 1 of 5 1 of 5
  8. Lutheran Living Senior CampusMuscatine, IA · 155 beds · Muscatine CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  9. Bishop Drumm Retirement CenterJohnston, IA · 150 beds · Polk CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  10. Ridgecrest VillageDavenport, IA · 137 beds · Scott CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  11. Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterCedar Rapids, IA · 130 beds · Linn CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  12. Windmill ManorCoralville, IA · 120 beds · Johnson CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 1 of 5 1 of 5
  13. Trinity Center at Luther ParkDes Moines, IA · 120 beds · Polk CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 1 of 5
  14. Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterUrbandale, IA · 115 beds · Polk CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  15. Pillar of Cedar ValleyWaterloo, IA · 114 beds · Black Hawk CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 1 of 5 1 of 5
  16. Harmony West Des MoinesWest Des Moines, IA · 113 beds · Polk CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  17. Bethany Lutheran HomeCouncil Bluffs, IA · 112 beds · Pottawattamie CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  18. Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterAltoona, IA · 106 beds · Polk CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 1 of 5 · Quality 2 of 5 1 of 5
  19. Good Samaritan - IndianolaIndianola, IA · 105 beds · Warren CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 2 of 5 1 of 5
  20. Luther Manor at HillcrestDubuque, IA · 103 beds · Dubuque CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 2 of 5 1 of 5
  21. Chapters Living of Council BluffsCouncil Bluffs, IA · 102 beds · Pottawattamie CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  22. Regency Care CenterNorwalk, IA · 101 beds · Warren CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 1 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  23. Azria Health LongviewMissouri Valley, IA · 100 beds · Harrison CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 1 of 5 1 of 5
  24. Harmony Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids, IA · 96 beds · Linn CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  25. Sunny View Care CenterAnkeny, IA · 94 beds · Polk CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  26. Silver Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLCMarion, IA · 91 beds · Linn CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  27. Parkridge Specialty CarePleasant Hill, IA · 90 beds · Polk CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 2 of 5 1 of 5
  28. Iowa City Rehab & Health CareIowa City, IA · 89 beds · Johnson CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 1 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 1 of 5
  29. Accura Healthcare of South Des MoinesDes Moines, IA · 89 beds · Polk CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  30. Harmony WaterlooWaterloo, IA · 88 beds · Black Hawk CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 1 of 5
  31. Bettendorf Health Care CenterBettendorf, IA · 86 beds · Scott CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 1 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 1 of 5
  32. Westwood Specialty CareSioux City, IA · 85 beds · Woodbury CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 2 of 5 1 of 5
  33. Accura Healthcare of MarshalltownMarshalltown, IA · 84 beds · Marshall CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 1 of 5 · Quality 1 of 5 1 of 5
  34. Oskaloosa Care CenterOskaloosa, IA · 83 beds · Mahaska CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 2 of 5 1 of 5
  35. I O O F Home and Community Therapy CenterMason City, IA · 82 beds · Cerro Gordo CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 1 of 5 1 of 5
  36. Greater Southside Health and RehabilitationDes Moines, IA · 80 beds · Polk CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 1 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  37. Accura Healthcare of CarlisleCarlisle, IA · 80 beds · Warren CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 2 of 5 1 of 5
  38. St Anthony Senior ServicesCarroll, IA · 79 beds · Carroll CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 1 of 5
  39. Azria Health Rose VistaWoodbine, IA · 76 beds · Harrison CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 1 of 5 1 of 5
  40. Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation CenterClarion, IA · 76 beds · Wright CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 1 of 5
  41. Ivy at DavenportDavenport, IA · 75 beds · Scott CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 2 of 5 1 of 5
  42. Prestige Care Center of FairfieldFairfield, IA · 73 beds · Jefferson CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  43. Harmony MarshalltownMarshalltown, IA · 72 beds · Marshall CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  44. Azria Health Park PlaceDes Moines, IA · 70 beds · Polk CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 1 of 5 1 of 5
  45. Parkview Care CenterFairfield, IA · 70 beds · Jefferson CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 1 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 1 of 5
  46. Perry Lutheran HomePerry, IA · 70 beds · Dallas CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 1 of 5
  47. Sanford Senior Care SheldonSheldon, IA · 70 beds · Obrien CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 2 of 5 1 of 5
  48. Pioneer Valley Living And RehabSergeant Bluff, IA · 66 beds · Woodbury CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  49. Harmony House Health Care CenterWaterloo, IA · 65 beds · Black Hawk CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 1 of 5
  50. Fort Dodge Health and RehabilitationFort Dodge, IA · 65 beds · Webster CountyInspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 2 of 5 1 of 5

How to read this list

Iowa hosts 388 Medicare-certified nursing homes that participate in the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, each tracked by a unique six-digit CMS Certification Number (CCN) and evaluated on Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures components. Certification is required for any long-term care facility that bills Medicare or Medicaid for skilled nursing services, so this roster functions as a near-complete directory of the state's licensed SNF (skilled nursing facility) beds, excluded are assisted-living residences, independent-living communities, and memory-care units that operate outside the Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement system. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.

The facilities on this page are paginated across 8 pages (50 per page) and sorted by CMS Overall Star Rating with highest-rated homes first, so if you're searching for the top-performing nursing homes in Iowa you can read from the top; if you're researching a specific facility name, use browser find or the search tool. Each listing shows the Overall star, the three component ratings (Health, Staffing, Quality), bed count, and county, drill into the facility's profile page for full deficiency counts, inspection cycle history, RN hours per resident per day, fines, and Special Focus or abuse-icon flags. Remember that identical Overall stars can mask very different underlying profiles: a 4-star facility with 1-star Staffing reads differently than a 4-star facility with 4-star Staffing.

CMS refreshes the Five-Star dataset monthly as new state surveys are uploaded, so ratings can shift; the figures here come from the file CMS processed on Jul 1, 2026. Important: PlainDoctor presents these ratings exactly as CMS publishes them at data.cms.gov - no custom scoring, no rankings, no editorial adjustments. This directory is a starting point for research, not a placement recommendation or medical advice; choosing a nursing home for yourself or a loved one is a high-stakes healthcare decision that should involve in-person tours, staff interviews, reading the full survey deficiency reports, and consulting licensed clinicians, hospital discharge planners, and elder-care attorneys or advisors who understand the financial and Medicaid implications.

States with the most nursing homes

  1. Texas1,177
  2. California1,165
  3. Ohio922
  4. Florida694
  5. Illinois667

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Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov).

Figures on PlainDoctor are read from the federal files each page names (CMS NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments; the HHS-OIG exclusion list only as counts) and from Census population estimates, with the file date shown beside them. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Jul 1, 2026.