Iowa · CMS Data August 2026
Nonprofit Nursing Homes in Iowa
Where Are the Nonprofit Nursing Homes in Iowa?
CMS Care Compare lists 168 nonprofit nursing homes in Iowa, out of 387 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Des Moines (7), Cedar Rapids (5) and Davenport (4). 76 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 168
- All homes in Iowa
- 387
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 76
- Average overall stars
- 3.3
How this list is made: CMS lists the home's ownership as nonprofit (a nonprofit corporation, church-related or other nonprofit). Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 68Part of a continuing care community
- 167Medicaid certified
- 100No fines or payment denials
- 107Nurse turnover below the national median
- 11Has a family council
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how to choose a nursing home. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Iowa. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Iowa: highest-rated nursing homes in Iowa, nursing homes that accept medicaid in Iowa, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Iowa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nonprofit Nursing Homes Are in Iowa?
168 of the 387 CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa meet this rule: CMS lists the home's ownership as nonprofit (a nonprofit corporation, church-related or other nonprofit).
Which Nonprofit Nursing Home in Iowa Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Creekside in Grundy Center (5 stars), Deerfield Health Care Center in Urbandale (5 stars) and Evans Senior Living Community in Cresco (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Iowa?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Iowa's Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman can answer questions about residents' rights.