Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Black Hawk County, IA (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Black Hawk County, IA, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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The Suites at Western Home Communities
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 34 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Martin Health Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 13 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Friendship Village Retirement
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 47 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Laporte City Specialty Care
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 14 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Northcrest Specialty Care
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 17 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Newaldaya Lifescapes
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 31 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $132,074 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Pinnacle Specialty Care
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 19 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $8,362 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Pillar of Cedar Valley
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 1 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 2 hr 55 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Cedar Falls Health Care Center
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 2 hr 43 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them.
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Ravenwood Specialty Care
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 21 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections include 3 citations for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $48,335 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Black Hawk County, IA
What is the best-rated nursing home in Black Hawk County, IA?
By Medicare’s ratings, The Suites At Western Home Communities ranks first in Black Hawk County, IA, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Black Hawk County, IA?
10 homes in Black Hawk County, IA qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Black Hawk County, IA, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data