Nursing Homes in Polk County, Iowa
30 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve Polk County, averaging 3.0 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.
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Browse: Nursing Homes in Iowa · all care types in Polk County · Cities: Des Moines, Altoona, Johnston, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Grimes, Ankeny, Polk City
Nursing Homes profiles in Polk County
Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company
Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines
Des Moines, IA 50315
CMS rating 1.0 / 589 beds
Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company
Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Altoona, IA 50009
CMS rating 1.0 / 5106 beds
Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company
Azria Health Park Place
Des Moines, IA 50316
CMS rating 1.0 / 570 beds
Nursing Home · Non profit - Church related
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Johnston, IA 50131
CMS rating 1.0 / 5150 beds
Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company
Brio of Johnston, LLC
Johnston, IA 50131
CMS rating 3.0 / 536 beds
Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation
Calvin Community
Des Moines, IA 50310
CMS rating 4.0 / 559 beds
Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation
Childserve Habilitation Center
Johnston, IA 50131
CMS rating 5.0 / 574 beds
Nursing Home · Non profit - Church related
Deerfield Health Care Center
Urbandale, IA 50323
CMS rating 5.0 / 530 beds
Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation
Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community
West Des Moines, IA 50266
CMS rating 4.0 / 540 beds
Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company
Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation
Des Moines, IA 50315
CMS rating 1.0 / 580 beds
Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation
Harmony West Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA 50265
CMS rating 1.0 / 5113 beds
Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
Des Moines, IA 50312
CMS rating 2.0 / 546 beds
Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation
Karen Acres Care Center
Urbandale, IA 50322
CMS rating 5.0 / 535 beds
Nursing Home · For profit - Individual
Kennybrook Village
Grimes, IA 50111
CMS rating 3.0 / 540 beds
Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation
Mill-Pond
Ankeny, IA 50021
CMS rating 5.0 / 560 beds
Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation
On With Life
Ankeny, IA 50023
CMS rating 5.0 / 528 beds
Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation
On With Life Long Term Care
Polk City, IA 50225
CMS rating 5.0 / 540 beds
Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation
Parkridge Specialty Care
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
CMS rating 1.0 / 590 beds
Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company
Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Not CMS-rated140 beds
Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company
Prairie Vista Village
Altoona, IA 50009
CMS rating 5.0 / 546 beds
Nursing Home · Non profit - Other
Ramsey Village
Des Moines, IA 50310
CMS rating 2.0 / 578 beds
Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA 50316
CMS rating 3.0 / 574 beds
Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Urbandale, IA 50322
CMS rating 1.0 / 5115 beds
Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation
Scottish Rite Park Inc
Des Moines, IA 50312
CMS rating 5.0 / 551 beds
Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company
Sunny View Care Center
Ankeny, IA 50023
CMS rating 1.0 / 594 beds
Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company
The Bridges at Ankeny
Ankeny, IA 50023
CMS rating 3.0 / 5100 beds
Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation
Trinity Center at Luther Park
Des Moines, IA 50316
CMS rating 1.0 / 5120 beds
Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Des Moines, IA 50314
CMS rating 4.0 / 5108 beds
Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation
Valley View Village
Des Moines, IA 50317
CMS rating 3.0 / 579 beds
Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation
Wesley on Grand
Des Moines, IA 50312
CMS rating 5.0 / 580 beds
Cities in Polk County
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Choosing a nursing home in Polk County
When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in Polk County, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Polk County?
The current CMS data lists 30 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Polk County, Iowa, with an average overall CMS rating of 3.0 out of 5 among rated providers.
Which cities in Polk County have nursing homes?
Des Moines, Altoona, Johnston, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Grimes and other communities have Medicare-certified nursing homes in the current data.
Data sources
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.
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