Nursing homes in Fort Dodge, IA
Fort Dodge, IA has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 1 has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Home2400 Sixth Avenue North · Non profit - Church related | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 90 | None |
| Friendship Haven, Inc420 South Kenyon Road · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 155 | None |
| Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation728 14th Avenue North · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 65 | 2 ($166,043) |
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 Fort Dodge
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.June 18, 2026 · Marian Home · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.June 18, 2026 · Marian Home · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 26, 2026 · Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.February 26, 2026 · Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.February 26, 2026 · Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 26, 2026 · Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedFebruary 26, 2026 · Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.February 26, 2026 · Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 26, 2026 · Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.February 26, 2026 · Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Fort Dodge
Which nursing home in Fort Dodge has the highest Medicare rating?
Marian Home has the highest overall rating in Fort Dodge: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Fort Dodge have been fined?
1 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $166,043 in all. The most was $166,043, at Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Fort Dodge?
No. None of the 3 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Fort Dodge is the largest?
Friendship Haven, Inc, with 155 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.