Iowa facility statistics
Medicare-certified facilities in Iowa, their CMS five-star quality, and the population they serve. Data as of June 20, 2026.
767facilities
3.1★average rating
242rated 4-5 stars
32%are 4-5 stars
Facilities by type
| Type | Facilities | Avg rating | % 4-5★ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 390 | 3.1★ | 44.6% |
| Hospitals | 118 | 3.2★ | 23.7% |
| Home Health Agencies | 128 | 3.1★ | 17.2% |
| Hospices | 70 | — | — |
| Dialysis Centers | 61 | 3.2★ | 29.5% |
Star-rating distribution
All rated facilities in Iowa. Green = 4-5★, amber = 3★, red = 1-2★.
Population, aging & economy
3,241,257total population
18.9%aged 65+
612,379residents 65+
+10.0%65+ growth since 2020
2.3%aged 85+
58people / sq mi
$73,147median household income
8.2%of seniors in poverty
6.4nursing homes per 10k seniors
Seniors (65+) by race
Separately, 2.0% of seniors are of Hispanic origin (any race). Race categories are mutually exclusive; Hispanic origin is counted separately.
Residents 65+ by gender
Women outnumber men among seniors (54.0% women), reflecting longer female life expectancy.
Residents 65+ over time
Share of population 65+ over time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (2020-2024).
Largest cities by facility count
Des Moines
28 facilities
Avg rating2.8
Cedar Rapids
27 facilities
Avg rating3.2
Davenport
17 facilities
Avg rating2.1
Sioux City
16 facilities
Avg rating3.1
West Des Moines
16 facilities
Avg rating3.3
Dubuque
15 facilities
Avg rating3.3
Waterloo
15 facilities
Avg rating3
Council Bluffs
12 facilities
Avg rating2.7
Bettendorf
9 facilities
Avg rating2.8
Carroll
9 facilities
Avg rating2.8
Iowa City
9 facilities
Avg rating3.6
Ottumwa
9 facilities
Avg rating3
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