Nursing homes in Urbandale, IA
Urbandale, IA has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 2 have 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Health Care Center13731 Hickman Road · Non profit - Church related | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 30 | None |
| Karen Acres Care Center3605 Elm Drive · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 35 | None |
| Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center4614 NW 84th Street · For profit - CorporationSpecial Focus Facility candidate | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 115 | 4 ($434,146) |
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 Urbandale
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.July 2, 2026 · Deerfield Health Care Center · F0684 · 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.June 22, 2026 · Karen Acres Care Center · F0684 · 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.June 11, 2026 · Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center · F0550 · 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.June 11, 2026 · Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.June 11, 2026 · Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.June 11, 2026 · Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.June 11, 2026 · Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 11, 2026 · Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 11, 2026 · Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 9, 2026 · Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Urbandale
Which nursing home in Urbandale has the highest Medicare rating?
Deerfield Health Care Center and Karen Acres Care Center share the highest overall rating in Urbandale: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Urbandale have been fined?
1 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $434,146 in all. The most was $434,146, at Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Urbandale?
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Special Focus Facility candidate. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Urbandale is the largest?
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with 115 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.