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Polk County

30 skilled nursing facilities and 2,254 certified beds, measured against the rest of Iowa. Find yours by name.

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30
buildings
2,254
beds
3.0
avg overall ratingIowa 3.1
3.8
avg staffing ratingIowa 3.8
1.36
avg case mixIowa 1.23
63%
CMS affiliation reported
The county against the state

How Polk County compares

Polk County beside Iowa

bar: this county, mark: the state
Occupancy88%
7 points above Iowa
Overall CMS rating3.0
3% below Iowa
Staffing rating3.8
about the same as Iowa
Case mix1.36
11% above Iowa
Deficiencies per survey11.6
25% above Iowa

How full the buildings are

share of buildings in each band
Polk County
17%77%
Iowa
15%43%42%
under 70% occupied70-85% occupiedover 85% occupied

Occupancy compares average residents with certified beds. Certified beds can include beds the home chooses not to fill; this figure does not tell us why beds are unused.

Ownership type and affiliations

CMS Provider Information
50%50%
For-profit (50%)Nonprofit (50%)

13 CMS affiliation groups · 58% of affiliated buildings in the 5 largest CMS groups

CMS groups homes with shared ownership or management. An affiliation does not establish that a chain owns this building.

3 hospitals within 15 miles

ED = emergency department
  • Broadlawns Medical Center1.4 mi · ED
  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center2.8 mi · ED
  • Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi3.1 mi · ED

The discharge pipeline the buildings here draw from. CMS Hospital General Information.

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30 buildings in Polk County, A to Z. Tap a row to open it.

Accura Healthcare of South Des MoinesDes Moines, Polk County, IA · CCN 16527389beds1 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.14case mix
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Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterAltoona, Polk County, IA · CCN 165162106beds1 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.39case mix
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Azria Health Park PlaceDes Moines, Polk County, IA · CCN 16520270beds1 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.42case mix
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Bishop Drumm Retirement CenterJohnston, Polk County, IA · CCN 165448150beds1 / 5overall70-85%occupancy1.34case mix
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Brio of Johnston, LLCJohnston, Polk County, IA · CCN 16562436beds4 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.31case mix
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Calvin CommunityDes Moines, Polk County, IA · CCN 16547959beds4 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.25case mix
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Childserve Habilitation CenterJohnston, Polk County, IA · CCN 16A00174beds5 / 5overallover 85%occupancy2.77case mix
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Deerfield Health Care CenterUrbandale, Polk County, IA · CCN 16555730beds5 / 5overall70-85%occupancy1.37case mix
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Edgewater, A Wesleylife CommunityWest Des Moines, Polk County, IA · CCN 16559740beds3 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.33case mix
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Greater Southside Health and RehabilitationDes Moines, Polk County, IA · CCN 16517580beds1 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.31case mix
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Harmony West Des MoinesWest Des Moines, Polk County, IA · CCN 165601113beds1 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.36case mix
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Iowa Jewish Senior Life CenterDes Moines, Polk County, IA · CCN 16500646beds4 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.19case mix
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Karen Acres Care CenterUrbandale, Polk County, IA · CCN 16546035beds5 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.26case mix
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Kennybrook VillageGrimes, Polk County, IA · CCN 16560540beds4 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.29case mix
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Mill-pondAnkeny, Polk County, IA · CCN 16526160beds5 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.24case mix
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On With LifeAnkeny, Polk County, IA · CCN 16516328beds4 / 5overallover 85%occupancyn/acase mix
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On With Life Long Term CarePolk City, Polk County, IA · CCN 16528140beds5 / 5overallover 85%occupancyn/acase mix
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Parkridge Specialty CarePleasant Hill, Polk County, IA · CCN 16534590beds1 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.28case mix
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Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care CenterWest Des Moines, Polk County, IA · CCN 165350140bedsoverallunder 70%occupancy1.41case mix
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Prairie Vista VillageAltoona, Polk County, IA · CCN 16561046beds5 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.26case mix
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Ramsey VillageDes Moines, Polk County, IA · CCN 16551478beds2 / 5overall70-85%occupancy1.34case mix
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Rehabilitation Center of Des MoinesDes Moines, Polk County, IA · CCN 16526874beds3 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.46case mix
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Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterUrbandale, Polk County, IA · CCN 165580115beds1 / 5overall70-85%occupancy1.39case mix
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Scottish Rite Park IncDes Moines, Polk County, IA · CCN 16559351beds5 / 5overallunder 70%occupancy1.23case mix
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Sunny View Care CenterAnkeny, Polk County, IA · CCN 16544194beds2 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.27case mix
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The Bridges at AnkenyAnkeny, Polk County, IA · CCN 165616100beds2 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.40case mix
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Trinity Center at Luther ParkDes Moines, Polk County, IA · CCN 165612120beds1 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.20case mix
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University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterDes Moines, Polk County, IA · CCN 16527291beds4 / 5overall70-85%occupancy1.41case mix
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Valley View VillageDes Moines, Polk County, IA · CCN 16550779beds3 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.24case mix
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Wesley on GrandDes Moines, Polk County, IA · CCN 16548780beds4 / 5overallover 85%occupancy1.30case mix
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Who lives here

The people behind the census

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.

503,175
residents
70,275
aged 65 and over
36.2
median age
$83,576
median household income
Share of residents aged 65 and over14%
4 points below Iowa
Every skilled nursing facility in Polk County, A to Z
Nearby

Neighbouring counties

CountyBuildingsBedsAvg rating
Dallas County14.3 mi away84552 / 5Warren County14.9 mi away64562 / 5Madison County28.2 mi away1651 / 5Boone County29.2 mi away42863 / 5Story County30.9 mi away74533 / 5Jasper County31.5 mi away52602 / 5
About this data
How many skilled nursing facilities are in Polk County, Iowa?
30 CMS-certified buildings with 2,254 certified beds, in the latest CMS Provider Information file.
What is the average CMS rating in Polk County?
3.0 out of 5 stars, against a Iowa average of 3.1.
Are there nursing homes for sale in Polk County, Iowa?
No public listings. 3G Healthcare Real Estate sells skilled nursing facilities confidentially, so buildings for sale are not posted here. A buyer can tell us what they buy at snfradar.com/acquisition-criteria.
Source: CMS Provider Information and Care Compare · CMS files dated October 2026.
Published by 3G Healthcare Real Estate, skilled nursing advisors. Authors: Stan Klos III, Founder · Christian Patrick, President.
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