Polk County · Iowa

Nursing homes in Polk County, Iowa

CMS data lists 30 certified nursing homes across 9 cities in Polk County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.

30 facilities9 citiesCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

CMS rates 29 of 30 certified nursing homes in Polk County; 1 is not rated. 9 hold a 1-star overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 3.07, compared with a Iowa average of 3.13; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
30
across 9 cities
Average CMS overall
3.07
Iowa avg 3.13
1-star overall (CMS)
9
CMS abuse icon shown
1
Federal penalty records
$1,283,528
Payment denial records
11
Higher-severity citations
62

Rating and geographic landscape

How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across Polk County.

CMS overall rating distribution

How these facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.

5 star10 · 34%
4 star4 · 14%
3 star2 · 7%
2 star4 · 14%
1 star9 · 31%
Not rated1
29 rated · 1 not rated by CMS · 30 total

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Nursing homes by city in Polk County

The cities holding the largest share of Polk County nursing homes.

30 nursing homes across 9 cities. Select a city for its full list.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities in Polk County

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Search, filter, and sort the 30 nursing homes in Polk County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
30 facilities — showing 25
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines
CCN 165273
Des Moines, IACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$52,632
Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 165162
Altoona, IACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shownNone in data
Azria Health Park Place
CCN 165202
Des Moines, IACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$22,490
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
CCN 165448
Johnston, IACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$270,826
Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation
CCN 165175
Des Moines, IACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Shown$166,443
Harmony West Des Moines
CCN 165601
West Des Moines, IACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shownNone in data
Parkridge Specialty Care
CCN 165345
Pleasant Hill, IACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$34,450
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 165580
Urbandale, IACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$122,945
Trinity Center at Luther Park
CCN 165612
Des Moines, IACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$162,205
Ramsey Village
CCN 165514
Des Moines, IACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Sunny View Care Center
CCN 165441
Ankeny, IACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
The Bridges at Ankeny
CCN 165616
Ankeny, IACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
CCN 165272
Des Moines, IACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
CCN 165268
Des Moines, IACMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
Valley View Village
CCN 165507
Des Moines, IACMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$9,110
Calvin Community
CCN 165479
Des Moines, IACMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$4,233
Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community
CCN 165597
West Des Moines, IACMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
CCN 165006
Des Moines, IACMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$44,814
Kennybrook Village
CCN 165605
Grimes, IACMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Brio of Johnston, LLC
CCN 165624
Johnston, IACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$6,923
Childserve Habilitation Center
CCN 16A001
Johnston, IACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Deerfield Health Care Center
CCN 165557
Urbandale, IACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Karen Acres Care Center
CCN 165460
Urbandale, IACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Mill-Pond
CCN 165261
Ankeny, IACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
On With Life
CCN 165163
Ankeny, IACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Polk County, Iowa?

This dataset includes 30 CMS-certified nursing homes in Polk County, Iowa, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 9 cities. Of these, 9 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating in Polk County?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 30 nursing homes in Polk County is 3.07, compared with a Iowa average of 3.13. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I compare nursing homes in Polk County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Polk County with official sources?

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Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for Polk County and may lag conditions on the ground. A county average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.