Nursing homes in Marion County, Iowa
Marion County, Iowa, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 284 certified beds.
75% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 96 health deficiencies over three cycles, 33.8 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $97K across 5 fines.
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 | Marion County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 75% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 33.8 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $97K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ridge Specialty Care | Knoxville | 78 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 16.7 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Accura Healthcare of Knoxville, LLC | Knoxville | 60 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 25.0 | $16K | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Accura Healthcare of Pleasantville, LLC | Pleasantville | 46 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 45 | 97.8 | $29K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| The Cottages | Pella | 100 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 23.0 | $52K | 4 Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 6 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 5 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 5 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 4 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Accura Healthcare (2), Wesleylife (1), Care Initiatives (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Marion County, Iowa?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 284 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Marion County have the highest CMS ratings?
West Ridge Specialty Care (3 stars), Accura Healthcare of Knoxville, LLC (2 stars), Accura Healthcare of Pleasantville, LLC (1 stars)
How do Marion County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
75% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 33.8 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.