Nursing homes in Fort Dodge, IA
3 CMS-certified nursing homes in Fort Dodge, with an average overall rating of 3.3/5. That is 0.25 stars above the Iowa average of 3.1.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, processing date 2026-09-01.
Highest-rated nursing homes in Fort Dodge
By CMS overall rating, then by size.
All 3 facilities in Fort Dodge
Filter by name or minimum rating. Column headings sort.
| Facility | City | Overall | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Home | Fort Dodge, IA | 5/5 | 90 | — |
| Friendship Haven, Inc | Fort Dodge, IA | 4/5 | 155 | — |
| Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation | Fort Dodge, IA | 1/5 | 65 | $166,043 |
None of these facilities appears in the CMS abuse-icon or Special Focus Facility watch list in the current data.
Touring a nursing home in Fort Dodge
Ask the same questions of each facility so the answers are comparable. The ones that separate good homes from poor ones are rarely about décor.
- Who is the director of nursing, and how long have they been here? Administrator and nursing turnover is published for every facility and is the clearest early warning sign.
- What are the staffing numbers on the unit my relative would live on? Facility-wide averages hide a thinly staffed wing.
- What happened in the last inspection, and what changed afterwards? Ask to see the plan of correction, not just the citation.
- How does Medicaid work here? Whether a facility accepts Medicaid on admission, or only after a private-pay period, changes the total cost more than any published average.
- How often do residents leave for the hospital? Rehospitalization rates trace directly back to staffing and clinical capability.
How many nursing homes are in Fort Dodge, IA?
3 CMS-certified facilities, with 310 certified beds between them.
What is the average rating of nursing homes in Fort Dodge?
3.3 out of 5 stars. That is 0.25 stars above the Iowa average of 3.1.
How much does nursing home care cost in IA?
The state figure is on our Iowa cost page and in the calculator. Facility pricing varies well beyond the state average, so confirm the daily rate with each home directly.