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Nursing homes in Denison, IA

Denison, IA has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and none has been fined in the last three years.

Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.

Nursing homeOverall ratingHealth inspectionsStaffingQuality measuresBedsFines
Gracewell, An Eventide Community114 South 20th Street · Non profit - Corporation 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars84None
Denison Care Center1202 Ridge Road · For profit - Corporation 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars46None

How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Iowa, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings

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Recent inspection problems in Denison

Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.October 23, 2025 · Denison Care Center · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 23, 2025 · Denison Care Center · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.July 3, 2025 · Denison Care Center · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Questions about nursing homes in Denison

Which nursing home in Denison has the highest Medicare rating?

Gracewell, An Eventide Community has the highest overall rating in Denison: 5 stars out of 5.

How many nursing homes in Denison have been fined?

None of the 2 nursing homes in Denison has been fined in the last three years.

Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Denison?

No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.

Which nursing home in Denison is the largest?

Gracewell, An Eventide Community, with 84 certified beds.

Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.