Nursing Homes in Winnebago County, Iowa

3 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve Winnebago County, averaging 4.3 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Nursing Homes in Iowa · all care types in Winnebago County · Cities: Forest City, Lake Mills, Buffalo Center

Nursing Homes profiles in Winnebago County

Nursing Home · Non profit - Church related Good Samaritan - Forest City Forest City, IA 50436 CMS rating 4.0 / 543 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Lake Mills Care Center Lake Mills, IA 50450 CMS rating 4.0 / 561 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Timely Mission Nursing Home Buffalo Center, IA 50424 CMS rating 5.0 / 542 beds

Cities in Winnebago County

Forest City, IA 1 facilities Lake Mills, IA 1 facilities Buffalo Center, IA 1 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Winnebago 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.

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

Families in Winnebago County should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Winnebago County?

The current CMS data lists 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Winnebago County, Iowa, with an average overall CMS rating of 4.3 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Winnebago County have nursing homes?

Forest City, Lake Mills, Buffalo Center 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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