Nursing Homes in ZIP 52246 (Iowa City, IA)

This directory covers 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 52246, Iowa City, IA, based on public CMS data (average overall rating 5.0 / 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.

How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 52246

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 52246, Iowa City, IA, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

Nursing Homes data comparison

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
Briarwood Healthcare Center5.05546252.2%25.0%0

What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 52246

Of the 1 nursing homes listed in ZIP 52246, 1 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at Briarwood Healthcare Center (for-profit). 62 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.88 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 25.0%. No federal penalties are recorded for the providers listed here in the current snapshot.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating5.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerBriarwood Healthcare Center (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit
Certified beds (total)62
Providers with a federal penalty0
Avg nurse hours / resident-day3.88
Avg RN turnover25.0%

Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 52246

Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Briarwood Healthcare Center Iowa City, IA 52246 CMS rating 5.0 / 562 beds

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Frequently asked questions

How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 52246?
62 certified beds are reported across 1 provider in ZIP 52246. Bed counts are published for nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 52246?
When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.
Which nursing home in ZIP 52246 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, Briarwood Healthcare Center has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 52246, at 5.0 out of 5.
Who owns the nursing homes in ZIP 52246?
Ownership on record for nursing homes in ZIP 52246 is 1 for-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
What other ZIP codes near Iowa City have nursing homes?
Nursing Homes are also listed in 2 neighboring ZIP codes in Iowa City. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.

Where this data comes from

This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, 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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