Best nursing homes in Polk County, IA

Nursing Homes in Polk County, IA, ranked

Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.

1. 1.Childserve Habilitation Center

   5900 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131

   Non-profit · 74 beds

   • CMS high performer
   ★★★★★5Much above average

2. 2.Deerfield Health Care Center

   13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50323

   Non-profit · 30 beds · Part of Immanuel

   • CMS high performer
   ★★★★★5Much above average

3. 3.Karen Acres Care Center

   3605 Elm Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322

   For-profit · 35 beds

   • CMS high performer
   ★★★★★5Much above average

4. 4.Mill-Pond

   1201 SE Mill Pond Court, Ankeny, IA 50021

   Non-profit · 60 beds · Part of Presbyterian Homes & Services

   • CMS high performer
   ★★★★★5Much above average

5. 5.On With Life Long Term Care

   1002 W Washington Ave., Polk City, IA 50225

   Non-profit · 40 beds

   ★★★★★5Much above average

6. 6.Prairie Vista Village

   2785 1st Avenue S, Altoona, IA 50009

   For-profit · 46 beds · Part of Pivotal Health Care

   • CMS high performer
   ★★★★★5Much above average

7. 7.Scottish Rite Park INC

   2909 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

   Non-profit · 51 beds

   ★★★★★5Much above average

8. 8.Calvin Community

   4210 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310

   Non-profit · 59 beds

   ★★★★★4Above average

9. 9.Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community

   9225 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266

   Non-profit · 40 beds · Part of Wesleylife

   ★★★★★4Above average

10. 10.On With Life

    715 SW Ankeny Road, Ankeny, IA 50023

    Non-profit · 28 beds

    ★★★★★4Above average

11. 11.University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    233 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

    For-profit · 91 beds · Part of Campbell Street Services

    ★★★★★4Above average

12. 12.Wesley on Grand

    3520 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

    Non-profit · 80 beds · Part of Wesleylife

    ★★★★★4Above average

13. 13.Brio of Johnston, LLC

    6901 Peckham Street, Johnston, IA 50131

    For-profit · 36 beds · Part of Wesleylife

    ★★★★★3Average

14. 14.Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

    900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312

    Non-profit · 46 beds

    ★★★★★3Average

15. 15.Kennybrook Village

    200 SW Brookside Drive, Grimes, IA 50111

    For-profit · 40 beds · Part of Pivotal Health Care

    ★★★★★3Average

16. 16.Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines

    701 Riverview, Des Moines, IA 50316

    For-profit · 74 beds · Part of The Ensign Group

    ★★★★★3Average

17. 17.The Bridges at Ankeny

    3510 Northwest Ablilene Road, Ankeny, IA 50023

    For-profit · 100 beds · Part of Campbell Street Services

    ★★★★★3Average

18. 18.Valley View Village

    2571 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317

    Non-profit · 79 beds · Part of Cassia

    ★★★★★3Average

19. 19.Ramsey Village

    1611 27th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

    Non-profit · 78 beds

    ★★★★★2Below average

20. 20.Sunny View Care Center

    410 N W Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023

    For-profit · 94 beds

    ★★★★★2Below average

21. 21.Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines

    4911 SW 19th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

    For-profit · 89 beds

    ★★★★★1Much below average

22. 22.Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    200 Seventh Avenue SW, Altoona, IA 50009

    For-profit · 106 beds · Part of Campbell Street Services

    ★★★★★1Much below average

23. 23.Azria Health Park Place

    2401 East Eighth Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

    For-profit · 70 beds · Part of Azria Health

    • Special Focus candidate
    ★★★★★1Much below average

24. 24.Bishop Drumm Retirement Center

    5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131

    Non-profit · 150 beds · Part of Commonspirit Health

    • Special Focus candidate
    ★★★★★1Much below average

25. 25.Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation

    5608 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

    For-profit · 80 beds · Part of The Ensign Group

    • Special Focus candidate
    • Abuse citation
    ★★★★★1Much below average

26. 26.Harmony West Des Moines

    5010 Grand Ridge Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    For-profit · 113 beds · Part of Legacy Healthcare

    ★★★★★1Much below average

27. 27.Parkridge Specialty Care

    5800 NE 12th Avenue, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

    Non-profit · 90 beds · Part of Care Initiatives

    ★★★★★1Much below average

28. 28.Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    4614 NW 84th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322

    For-profit · 115 beds · Part of Cedar View Holdings

    • Special Focus candidate
    ★★★★★1Much below average

29. 29.Trinity Center at Luther Park

    1555 Hull Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

    Non-profit · 120 beds

    ★★★★★1Much below average

30. 30.Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center

    1501 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    For-profit · 140 beds

    • Special Focus Facility
    • Abuse citation
    Not rated

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Nursing Homes in nearby cities

• Des Moines, IA (12 · 2.9 mi)
• Johnston, IA (3 · 4.1 mi)
• Urbandale, IA (3 · 5 mi)
• Clive, IA (1 · 6.2 mi)
• Ankeny, IA (4 · 6.4 mi)
• West Des Moines, IA (5 · 8.4 mi)
• Grimes, IA (1 · 8.6 mi)
• Pleasant Hill, IA (1 · 8.7 mi)
• Altoona, IA (2 · 9.8 mi)
• Polk City, IA (1 · 10.3 mi)
• Norwalk, IA (2 · 11 mi)
• Carlisle, IA (1 · 12.6 mi)

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