Nursing homes in Akron, IA
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Akron, part of the Plymouth area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents seeking long-term care in Akron, Iowa, can utilize CMS Care Compare data to evaluate the single nursing home facility serving the 51001 ZIP code area within Plymouth County. Currently, the local facility, Akron Care Center, Inc., maintains an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Although no 5-star facilities are located within city limits, this performance exceeds the regional average for quality of care metrics.
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avg 4★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Akron
- All homes in Akron score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Akron Care Center, INC at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
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| Akron Care Center, INC AKRON CARE CENTER, INC. · Small · Government | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
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