Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 50501 (Fort Dodge, IA)

In ZIP 50501 (Fort Dodge, IA), the latest data shows 11 listed providers: 3 nursing homes, 2 home health agencies, 1 hospice, 2 assisted living facilities, 1 home care agencies, 2 senior housing. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 3.9 out of 5.

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ZIP 50501 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 11 listed care providers in ZIP 50501, 5 of which report an overall star rating (45%). Ownership on record breaks down as 4 non-profit, 2 other, 1 for-profit, 1 government. 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. 517 certified beds are reported across 5 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 record11
With a published overall rating5 of 11 (45%)
Average overall rating3.9 / 5
Highest-rated providerMarian Home (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix4 non-profit, 2 other, 1 for-profit, 1 government
Certified beds (total)517
Providers with a federal penalty2

Choosing care 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.

Care types in ZIP 50501

Care typeProvidersDirectory
Nursing Homes3View ZIP directory
Home Health Agencies2View ZIP directory
Hospice1View ZIP directory
Assisted Living Facilities2View ZIP directory
Home Care Agencies1View ZIP directory
Senior Housing2View ZIP directory

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
BLUE CARE OPCO FORT DODGE LLCAssisted Living FacilityNot ratedNot reported—0
Deer Creek AptsSenior HousingNot ratedother1350
Fort Dodge Health and RehabilitationNursing Home1.0for-profit652
Friendship Haven, IncNursing Home4.0non-profit1550
Garden Village ApartmentsSenior HousingNot ratedother720
Marian HomeNursing Home5.0non-profit901
NORTH CENTRAL HOME CAREHome Care AgencyNot ratedNot reported—0
QHC VILLA COTTAGES LLCAssisted Living FacilityNot ratedNot reported—0
UNITYPOINT AT HOMEHome Health Agency4.5non-profit—0
UNITYPOINT HOSPICEHospice5.0non-profit—0
WEBSTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTHome Health AgencyNot ratedgovernment—0

Provider listings in ZIP 50501

Assisted Living Facility BLUE CARE OPCO FORT DODGE LLC Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Not CMS-rated Senior Housing · Public Housing Deer Creek Apts Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Not CMS-rated135 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation Fort Dodge, IA 50501 CMS rating 1.0 / 565 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Friendship Haven, Inc Fort Dodge, IA 50501 CMS rating 4.0 / 5155 beds Senior Housing · Project-Based Section 8 Garden Village Apartments Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Not CMS-rated72 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Church related Marian Home Fort Dodge, IA 50501 CMS rating 5.0 / 590 beds Home Care Agency NORTH CENTRAL HOME CARE Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Not CMS-rated Assisted Living Facility QHC VILLA COTTAGES LLC Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Not CMS-rated Home Health Agency · NON-PROFIT UNITYPOINT AT HOME Fort Dodge, IA 50501 CMS rating 4.5 / 5 Hospice · Non-Profit UNITYPOINT HOSPICE Fort Dodge, IA 50501 CMS rating 5.0 / 5 Home Health Agency · GOVERNMENT OPERATED WEBSTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Not CMS-rated

Frequently asked questions

Who operates the care providers in ZIP 50501?
Ownership on record in ZIP 50501 is 4 non-profit, 2 other, 1 for-profit, 1 government. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; review each provider's inspection and staffing data.
What types of care are available in ZIP 50501?
Providers in ZIP 50501 include nursing homes (3), home health agencies (2), hospice (1), assisted living facilities (2), home care agencies (1), senior housing (2). Each listing links to source details and contact information.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public federal datasets (CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry, and HUD; processing date 2026-10-05). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
How many providers in ZIP 50501 have a published rating?
5 of the 11 providers in ZIP 50501 (45%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
How many care providers are in ZIP 50501?
The current snapshot lists 11 listed providers with a mailing address in ZIP 50501 (Fort Dodge, IA), across 6 care types.

Data & methodology

Source: public federal datasets including CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry (NPPES), and HUD (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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