Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 52172 (Waukon, IA)

In ZIP 52172 (Waukon, IA), the latest data shows 9 listed providers: 2 nursing homes, 1 home health agencies, 3 assisted living facilities, 1 custodial care facilities, 1 home care agencies, 1 senior housing. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 1.7 out of 5.

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Provider-level CMS data

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
ABCM CORPORATIONAssisted Living FacilityNot ratedNot reported—0
Good Samaritan - WaukonNursing Home2.0non-profit601
MAKEE MANOR INCCustodial Care FacilityNot ratedNot reported—0
Northgate Care CenterNursing Home1.0for-profit501
Southcrest Manor Ii ApartmentsSenior HousingNot ratedother160
V M H COMUNITY & HOME CAREHome Health Agency2.0for-profit—0
WAUKON IA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, LLCAssisted Living FacilityNot ratedNot reported—0
WAUKON IA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, LLCHome Care AgencyNot ratedNot reported—0
WORTH LIVING INC.Assisted Living FacilityNot ratedNot reported—0

Choosing care in ZIP 52172

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 52172, Waukon, 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.

Care types in ZIP 52172

Care typeProvidersDirectory
Nursing Homes2View ZIP directory
Home Health Agencies1View ZIP directory
Assisted Living Facilities3View ZIP directory
Custodial Care Facilities1View ZIP directory
Home Care Agencies1View ZIP directory
Senior Housing1View ZIP directory

ZIP 52172 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 9 listed care providers in ZIP 52172, 3 of which report an overall star rating (33%). Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit, 1 non-profit, 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 2.0 out of 5 at Good Samaritan - Waukon (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 2.0 out of 5. 126 certified beds are reported across 3 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.07 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 18.2%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $79,391 in fines.

Providers on record9
With a published overall rating3 of 9 (33%)
Average overall rating1.7 / 5
Highest-rated providerGood Samaritan - Waukon (2.0 / 5)
Ownership mix2 for-profit, 1 non-profit, 1 other
Certified beds (total)126
Providers with a federal penalty2

Provider listings in ZIP 52172

Assisted Living Facility ABCM CORPORATION Waukon, IA 52172 Not CMS-rated Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Good Samaritan - Waukon Waukon, IA 52172 CMS rating 2.0 / 560 beds Custodial Care Facility MAKEE MANOR INC Waukon, IA 52172 Not CMS-rated Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Northgate Care Center Waukon, IA 52172 CMS rating 1.0 / 550 beds Senior Housing · Project-Based Section 8 Southcrest Manor Ii Apartments Waukon, IA 52172 Not CMS-rated16 beds Home Health Agency · PROPRIETARY V M H COMUNITY & HOME CARE Waukon, IA 52172 CMS rating 2.0 / 5 Assisted Living Facility WAUKON IA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, LLC Waukon, IA 52172 Not CMS-rated Home Care Agency WAUKON IA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, LLC Waukon, IA 52172 Not CMS-rated Assisted Living Facility WORTH LIVING INC. Waukon, IA 52172 Not CMS-rated

Frequently asked questions

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 52172 have a published rating?
3 of the 9 providers in ZIP 52172 (33%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
Who operates the care providers in ZIP 52172?
Ownership on record in ZIP 52172 is 2 for-profit, 1 non-profit, 1 other. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; review each provider's inspection and staffing data.
How many care providers are in ZIP 52172?
The current snapshot lists 9 listed providers with a mailing address in ZIP 52172 (Waukon, IA), across 6 care types.
Which care provider in ZIP 52172 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, Good Samaritan - Waukon has the highest published CMS overall star rating in ZIP 52172, at 2.0 out of 5.

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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