Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 51001 (Akron, IA)

The current snapshot maps 2 listed providers to ZIP 51001 in Akron, IA, covering 1 nursing homes, 1 senior housing. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 4.0 out of 5.

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Listed providers in ZIP 51001

Nursing Home · Government - City Akron Care Center, INC Akron, IA 51001 CMS rating 4.0 / 545 beds Senior Housing · Project-Based Section 8 Ridgewood Apts. Akron, IA 51001 Not CMS-rated36 beds

Data profile for ZIP 51001

The current data snapshot profiles the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 51001: 1 (50%) carries a published CMS overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 government, 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at Akron Care Center, INC (government). 81 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.80 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 33.3%.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating1 of 2 (50%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerAkron Care Center, INC (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 government, 1 other
Certified beds (total)81
Providers with a federal penalty0

Care types in ZIP 51001

Care typeProvidersDirectory
Nursing Homes1View ZIP directory
Senior Housing1View ZIP directory

CMS measures by provider

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
Akron Care Center, INCNursing Home4.0government450
Ridgewood Apts.Senior HousingNot ratedother360

What to weigh in ZIP 51001

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 51001, Akron, 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average CMS rating in ZIP 51001?
Among providers with a published overall rating in ZIP 51001, the average CMS overall star rating is 4.0 out of 5. Ratings summarize inspections, staffing, and quality measures and are informational only.
Who operates the care providers in ZIP 51001?
Ownership on record in ZIP 51001 is 1 government, 1 other. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; review each provider's inspection and staffing data.
How many providers in ZIP 51001 have a published rating?
1 of the 2 providers in ZIP 51001 (50%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
Which care provider in ZIP 51001 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, Akron Care Center, INC has the highest published CMS overall star rating in ZIP 51001, at 4.0 out of 5.
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.

Data sources

All figures on this page come from 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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