Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 52653 (Wapello, IA)

In ZIP 52653 (Wapello, IA), the latest data shows 3 listed providers: 1 nursing homes, 1 home health agencies, 1 home care agencies. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 5.0 out of 5.

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Choosing care in ZIP 52653

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.

Families in ZIP 52653, Wapello, 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 52653

Care typeProvidersDirectory
Nursing Homes1View ZIP directory
Home Health Agencies1View ZIP directory
Home Care Agencies1View ZIP directory

ZIP 52653 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 3 listed care providers in ZIP 52653, 1 of which report an overall star rating (33%). Ownership on record breaks down as 1 government, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at Wapello Specialty Care (non-profit). 49 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.41 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 20.0%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record.

Providers on record3
With a published overall rating1 of 3 (33%)
Average overall rating5.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerWapello Specialty Care (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 government, 1 non-profit
Certified beds (total)49
Providers with a federal penalty1

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
LOUISA COUNTY PHNSHome Health AgencyNot ratedgovernment—0
STEPPING STONES CAREGIVINGHome Care AgencyNot ratedNot reported—0
Wapello Specialty CareNursing Home5.0non-profit491

Provider listings in ZIP 52653

Home Health Agency · GOVERNMENT OPERATED LOUISA COUNTY PHNS Wapello, IA 52653 Not CMS-rated Home Care Agency STEPPING STONES CAREGIVING Wapello, IA 52653 Not CMS-rated Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Wapello Specialty Care Wapello, IA 52653 CMS rating 5.0 / 549 beds

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.
Who operates the care providers in ZIP 52653?
Ownership on record in ZIP 52653 is 1 government, 1 non-profit. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; review each provider's inspection and staffing data.
What types of care are available in ZIP 52653?
Providers in ZIP 52653 include nursing homes (1), home health agencies (1), home care agencies (1). Each listing links to source details and contact information.
How many providers in ZIP 52653 have a published rating?
1 of the 3 providers in ZIP 52653 (33%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
What is the average CMS rating in ZIP 52653?
Among providers with a published overall rating in ZIP 52653, the average CMS overall star rating is 5.0 out of 5. Ratings summarize inspections, staffing, and quality measures and are informational only.

Data & methodology

This page is compiled 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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