Norwalk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
921Sunset Drive, Norwalk, IA 50211 · (515) 981-0604
For profit - Corporation · 45 certified beds
Norwalk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 1 citation (the Iowa average is 6.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 31, 2025 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.December 31, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 16, 2025 · F0689 · 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.December 5, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | Not available | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 95.3% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 40.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Regency Care Center Norwalk · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Accura Healthcare of Carlisle Carlisle · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Westview of Indianola Care Center Indianola · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Village Indianola · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Norwalk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.