Iowa Veterans Home
Marshalltown, IA · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 16A002) · 702 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 752-1501 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Iowa Veterans Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Iowa's state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Iowa Veterans Home reports total nurse staffing of 4.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.7%.
Iowa Veterans Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus program status is indicated for this facility in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
Iowa Veterans Home is a state-government-owned nursing facility in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, certified since October 1981 for Medicaid. The facility is certified for 702 beds and reports an average of 342 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Iowa Veterans Home holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. All four component ratings are strong: the health inspection rating is 5 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 4.74 per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines and no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus program status is listed for this facility.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided, and there is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and most current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically and this profile reflects a snapshot of that data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Iowa Veterans Home has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Iowa's state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The data provided lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 24.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Iowa Veterans Home is certified for 702 beds and reports an average of 342 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the State of Iowa (Government - State); no chain affiliation is indicated in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) categories; Iowa Veterans Home scores 5 out of 5 stars in each of these four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (641) 752-1501 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (641) 752-1501 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/16A002?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.