Iowa · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Iowa
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Iowa?
CMS Care Compare lists 122 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in Iowa, out of 387 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Cedar Rapids (5), Davenport (4) and Ames (3). 68 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 122
- All homes in Iowa
- 387
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 68
- Average overall stars
- 3.6
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 804+ stars for staffing
- 71Nurse turnover below the national median
- 84No fines or payment denials
- 51Nonprofit
- 119Medicaid certified
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 why antipsychotic use matters in dementia care. 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, nonprofit nursing homes in Iowa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in Iowa?
122 of the 387 CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use in Iowa Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Brooklyn Community Estates in Brooklyn (5 stars), Colonial Manor of Amana in Amana (5 stars) and Deerfield Health Care Center in Urbandale (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
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.