Nursing homes in Iowa City, IA
Iowa City, IA has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 2 have 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 home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaknoll Retirement Residence1 Oaknoll Ct · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 70 | None |
| Briarwood Healthcare Center605 Greenwood Drive · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 62 | None |
| Iowa City Rehab & Health Care3661 Rochester Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 89 | None |
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 Iowa City
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 10, 2026 · Briarwood Healthcare Center · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.May 7, 2026 · Iowa City Rehab & Health Care · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.May 7, 2026 · Iowa City Rehab & Health Care · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.May 7, 2026 · Iowa City Rehab & Health Care · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyMay 7, 2026 · Iowa City Rehab & Health Care · F0868 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.May 7, 2026 · Iowa City Rehab & Health Care · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.May 7, 2026 · Iowa City Rehab & Health Care · F0607 · 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.May 7, 2026 · Iowa City Rehab & Health Care · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionMay 7, 2026 · Iowa City Rehab & Health Care · F0637 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.May 7, 2026 · Iowa City Rehab & Health Care · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Iowa City
Which nursing home in Iowa City has the highest Medicare rating?
Oaknoll Retirement Residence and Briarwood Healthcare Center share the highest overall rating in Iowa City: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Iowa City have been fined?
None of the 3 nursing homes in Iowa City has been fined in the last three years.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Iowa City?
No. None of the 3 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Iowa City is the largest?
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care, with 89 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.