Nursing homes in Algona, IA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Algona, part of the Kossuth 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 of Algona, Iowa, have access to two nursing homes serving the 50511 ZIP code area within Kossuth County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain a solid average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Algona Manor Care Center stands out as the highest-rated facility in the city, currently holding a perfect 5-star rating, reflecting the quality of care available to patients throughout this region.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Algona
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Algona
- All homes in Algona score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Algona
| Algona Manor Care Center ALGONA MANOR CARE CENTER, INC · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Good Samaritan - Algona GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.