Nursing homes in Boone, IA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Boone, part of the Boone area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Boone, Iowa, and the surrounding Boone County area have access to two nursing home facilities to meet their long-term care needs. Currently, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on data from CMS Care Compare. Among the local options serving the 50036 ZIP code, the Eastern Star Masonic Home is the highest-rated facility, currently maintaining a 3-star designation for quality and service.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Boone
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Boone
- All homes in Boone score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Eastern Star Masonic Home at 3★.
- 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Boone
| Eastern Star Masonic Home EASTERN STAR MASONIC HOME · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Westhaven Community WESTHAVEN COMMUNITY A MINISTRY OF THE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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