Nursing Homes in ZIP 50501 (Fort Dodge, IA)
CMS records 3 nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 50501 (Fort Dodge, IA); among those rated, the average overall score is 3.3 out of 5.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
CMS snapshot for ZIP 50501
The current snapshot records 3 nursing homess in ZIP 50501; 3 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 non-profit, 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at Marian Home (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 310 certified beds are reported across 3 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.88 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 45.3%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $166,043 in fines.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.3 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Marian Home (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 non-profit, 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 310 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $166,043 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.88 |
| Avg RN turnover | 45.3% |
Nursing Homes on record in ZIP 50501
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 65 | 59.7% | 87.5% | 2 |
| Friendship Haven, Inc | 4.0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 155 | 117.9% | 39.3% | 0 |
| Marian Home | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 90 | 73.0% | 9.1% | 1 |
What to weigh in ZIP 50501
Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.
Families in ZIP 50501, Fort Dodge, IA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
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About the data
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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