Polk County · Iowa

5-star overall rated nursing homes in Polk County

Nursing homes here with a 5-star CMS overall rating — the government’s highest summary rating. This page lists 10 matching facilities — about 33% of the 30 CMS-tracked facilities in this county.

10 shown30 in Polk CountyCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

This page lists 10 matching facilities, about 33% of the 30 CMS-tracked facilities in Polk County. Across the county, 9 hold a 1-star overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon; the county's average CMS overall rating is 3.07, excluding facilities CMS has not rated.
Facilities shown
10
about 33% of the county
Facilities in county
30
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 Polk County 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

Facilities on this page by city

The cities holding the largest share of the facilities listed here.

Johnston
2
Urbandale
2
Ankeny
2
Des Moines
2
Polk City
1
Altoona
1
10 matching facilities across 6 cities in Polk County.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page

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CMS overall
10 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
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
On With Life Long Term Care
CCN 165281
Polk City, IACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Prairie Vista Village
CCN 165610
Altoona, IACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Scottish Rite Park Inc
CCN 165593
Des Moines, IACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$33,348
Wesley on Grand
CCN 165487
Des Moines, 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. Of these, 9 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon.

What does this page show?

This page lists 5-star overall rated nursing homes — 10 matching facilities in Polk County, Iowa, drawn from the CMS records included in this dataset. Each listing links to a detail page with the facility's CMS overall rating and related public records.

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?

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.

Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for this county and may lag conditions on the ground. Use "open all in provider search" to filter every facility in this county, and 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.