Nursing homes in Fonda, IA
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fonda, part of the Pocahontas area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Fonda, Iowa, located within Pocahontas County, have access to one nursing home facility serving the 50540 ZIP code area. According to data from CMS Care Compare, this local facility maintains an impressive average overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Fonda Specialty Care, operated by Care Initiatives, represents the city’s top-rated option, currently holding a perfect 5-star designation based on current federal quality metrics and health inspections.
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avg 5★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Fonda
- All homes in Fonda 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.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Fonda
| Fonda Specialty Care CARE INITIATIVES · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.