Iowa Veterans Home

Iowa Veterans Home is a state government-operated skilled nursing facility located at 1301 Summit in Marshalltown, Iowa (ZIP code 50158). The facility serves Marshall County and holds a certified bed capacity of 702, making it one of the larger nursing care providers in the state. Iowa Veterans Home operates primarily as a Medicaid-certified facility and can be reached by phone at (641) 752-1501. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, the highest rating available in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rating system. This overall rating reflects scores across three distinct measurement categories. In health inspections, Iowa Veterans Home receives a 5-star rating, which is based on results from standard surveys, complaint investigations, and infection control inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is also 5 stars, reflecting the levels of registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and certified nursing aide hours provided per resident per day, adjusted for resident acuity. The quality measure rating is similarly 5 stars, which is derived from clinical data across multiple resident health outcome indicators reported to CMS. The national average overall star rating for nursing facilities is 3.0 stars. As a Medicaid-certified facility, Iowa Veterans Home accepts Medicaid as a form of payment. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly to confirm current acceptance of Medicare, private pay, and other insurance types, as well as any specific eligibility requirements tied to its mission of serving military veterans. When compared to national averages, Iowa Veterans Home ranks above the national benchmark in all four measured categories. The national overall average is 3.0 stars, and this facility's rating of 5 stars across all dimensions places it in the highest tier of CMS-rated nursing facilities nationally. The facility's large bed count of 702 also distinguishes it from the typical nursing home, and its state government ownership structure reflects its designation as a specialized resource for Iowa's veteran population. Individuals seeking detailed inspection reports or staffing data may access that information through the CMS Care Compare database.