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Nursing homes in Rockwell, Iowa

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1Homes in the cityInside city limits; the list below also shows homes nearby
40Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current openings
1Accept MedicareFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home
1Accept MedicaidFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home

Nursing homes in Rockwell

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

7 homes

Rockwell Community Nursing Home

707 Elm Street · Rockwell, IA

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

40 certified bedsUnder 0.1 mi from Rockwell centerMedicareMedicaid

Sheffield Care Center

100 Bennett Drive · Sheffield, IA

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

45 certified beds6.9 mi from Rockwell centerMedicareMedicaid

Good Shepherd Health Center

302 Second Street Ne · Mason City, IA

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

170 certified beds11.5 mi from Rockwell centerMedicareMedicaid

Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center

501 South Kentucky Ave · Mason City, IA

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

71 certified beds11.0 mi from Rockwell centerMedicareMedicaid

I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center

1037 19th Street Sw · Mason City, IA

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

82 certified beds10.3 mi from Rockwell centerMedicareMedicaid

Oakwood Care Center

400 Highway 18 West · Clear Lake, IA

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

76 certified beds15.0 mi from Rockwell centerMedicareMedicaid

Nora Springs Care Center

907 W Congress · Nora Springs, IA

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

50 certified beds13.7 mi from Rockwell centerMedicareMedicaid

Medicare ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

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Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: homes inside Rockwell city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.

Medicare overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

Rockwell5.00
Iowa3.07
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: Rockwell (1 facilities), Iowa (387 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

Rockwell4 hr 23 min
Iowa3 hr 49 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Rockwell: average of 1 home, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

Rockwell47%
Iowa44%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Rockwell: average of 1 home, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

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Nursing home information for Rockwell

Rockwell Community Nursing Home is the only nursing home in Rockwell, Iowa in this directory, with 40 certified beds and a Medicare overall rating of 5 stars.

These figures come from the Medicare data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

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What should I ask before choosing a home?

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Planning your search in Rockwell

Start with a location that makes visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Questions about nursing homes in Rockwell

How many nursing homes are in Rockwell?

There is 1 Medicare-certified nursing home in Rockwell, with 40 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in Rockwell have the highest Medicare rating?

Rockwell Community Nursing Home (5 stars).

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Rockwell?

5.0 out of 5 across 1 rated home, compared with 3.1 for Iowa as a whole.

Do nursing homes in Rockwell accept Medicaid?

1 of the 1 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in Iowa.

Are any nursing homes in Rockwell on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.