Nursing homes in Iowa
390 CMS-certified nursing homes across 99 counties, organized by county.
At a glance
- Nursing homes
- 390
- Counties
- 99
- Rated 5★
- 98
- of 387 rated
- Rated 1★
- 77
- Not rated by CMS
- 3
Rating and geographic landscape
How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across Iowa.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Iowa facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Where facilities are concentrated
The counties holding the largest share of Iowa nursing homes.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Counties · most facilities first
Nursing homes by city · most facilities first
City pages list every CMS-certified nursing home in the city with its CMS ratings and records.
+ 188 more cities in the sitemap and on each facility page.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Iowa?
This dataset includes 390 CMS-certified nursing homes across 99 counties in Iowa, from the official CMS Provider Information file. The counties with the most are Polk County, Linn County, Black Hawk County, Dubuque County, Scott County.
How are Iowa nursing homes rated?
Each home carries the CMS five-star overall rating plus health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure ratings. In this dataset, 98 are rated 5 stars, 77 are rated 1 star, and 3 are not rated by CMS.
How can I compare nursing homes in Iowa?
Use the county table below or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — ratings, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.
How do I verify a Iowa nursing home with official sources?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.