Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Iowa
Key metrics for nursing homes in Iowa including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Iowa has a total of 392 active skilled nursing facilities with 27,025 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 3,200,517, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 118.43 persons in Iowa.
There were 19,871 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 73.53%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Iowa has added 46 new beds and lost 571 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Iowa and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.74 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.50 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 3.80 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in Iowa
COVID-19 Infections in Iowa Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Iowa there were a total of 103 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
Iowa added 1 new skilled nursing facilities and 46 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Osceola Senior Living | 46 |
Lost Nursing Homes
Iowa lost 12 skilled nursing facilities and 571 beds over the past year.
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Iowa.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Iowa based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
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Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar 701 East Fourth Street Saint Ansgar, IA |
0.00
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Guttenberg Care Center 1315 Acre Street Guttenberg, IA |
0.00
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Westview Care Center 445 Eighth Avenue SW Britt, IA |
0.00
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Westview of Indianola Care Center 1900 West Third Place Indianola, IA |
0.00
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Kanawha Community Home, Inc. 130 West Sixth Street Kanawha, IA |
0.00
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Evans Senior Living Community 1010 North Elm Street Cresco, IA |
0.00
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Meth-Wick Health Center 1625 Brendelwood Drive Cedar Rapids, IA |
0.00
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West Ridge Care Center 3131 F Avenue NW Cedar Rapids, IA |
0.00
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Bethany Home 1005 Lincoln Avenue Dubuque, IA |
0.00
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Brooklyn Community Estates 406 North Street Brooklyn, IA |
0.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Iowa based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
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Chapters Living of Council Bluffs 3000 Risen Son Blvd Council Bluffs, IA |
630.00
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Ivy at Davenport 800 East Rusholme Street Davenport, IA |
461.00
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Garden View Care Center 1200 West Nishna Road Shenandoah, IA |
459.50
Rating Not Available
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Bishop Drumm Retirement Center 5837 Winwood Drive Johnston, IA |
275.25
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Azria Health Park Place 2401 East Eighth Street Des Moines, IA |
264.50
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Harmony West Des Moines 5010 Grand Ridge Drive West Des Moines, IA |
261.25
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Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation 5608 SW 9th Street Des Moines, IA |
251.50
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Aspire of Perry 2625 Iowa Street Perry, IA |
239.00
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Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center 1000 Hillcrest Drive Anita, IA |
227.00
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Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center 1501 Office Park Road West Des Moines, IA |
222.25
Rating Not Available
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Iowa Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Iowa nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.10 | Higher |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.90 | Higher |
| Qm Rating | 3.40 | Lower |
| Staffing Rating | 3.60 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 6.10 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 6.50 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 4.50 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 8.00 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 5.10 | Higher |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 52.10 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.50 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.56 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.74 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.29 | Lower |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.80 | Lower |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.35 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.50 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.04 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 44.40 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 42.90 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.50 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.22 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.59 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.39 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.01 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 0.60 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 18,747.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 17.62 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 4.87 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 1.63 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.47 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 4.08 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.22 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.72 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 93.89 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 19.39 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 84.08 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 2.03 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 17.48 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 20.67 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 95.28 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 73.27 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 4.28 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 25.88 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 21.59 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 13.00 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.49 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.09 | Higher |