Nursing homes in Benton County, Iowa
Benton County, Iowa, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 202 certified beds.
25% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 38 health deficiencies over three cycles, 18.8 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Benton County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 25% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 18.8 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Nursing Care Center Inc | Keystone | 55 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5.5 | — | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, LLC | Vinton | 40 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5.0 | — | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Belle Plaine Specialty Care | Belle Plaine | 46 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 43.5 | — | 21 Jan 2026 |
| The Vinton Lutheran Home | Vinton | 61 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 21.3 | — | 6 Jan 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 5 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 4 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 3 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 3 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 3 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Care Initiatives (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Benton County, Iowa?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 202 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Benton County have the highest CMS ratings?
Keystone Nursing Care Center Inc (5 stars), Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, LLC (5 stars), Belle Plaine Specialty Care (4 stars)
How do Benton County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
25% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 18.8 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.