Nursing homes in Iowa
Analysis of 390 facilities analyzed. Among those reporting RN staffing, 26.2% fall below the repealed 0.55 hr RN benchmark, compared to a national average of 45%.
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why
Grade Distribution
Grade A
111
Grade B
118
Grade C
73
Grade D
41
Grade F
45
2 facilities are not rated because current inspection evidence is insufficient. A–F percentages above use rated facilities only.
Cities
Des Moines (12)
Cedar Rapids (10)
Dubuque (8)
Davenport (7)
Sioux City (6)
Waterloo (6)
Cedar Falls (5)
Council Bluffs (5)
Marion (5)
Newton (5)
West Des Moines (5)
Ankeny (4)
Marshalltown (4)
Ames (3)
Bettendorf (3)
Carroll (3)
Centerville (3)
Cherokee (3)
Emmetsburg (3)
Fort Dodge (3)
Indianola (3)
Iowa City (3)
Johnston (3)
Keokuk (3)
Mason City (3)
Mount Pleasant (3)
Muscatine (3)
Oskaloosa (3)
Ottumwa (3)
Perry (3)
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