Nursing homes in Fort Dodge, IA
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Fort Dodge, part of the Webster area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Fort Dodge, Iowa, and surrounding Webster County have access to three nursing home facilities currently listed on CMS Care Compare. These local care centers hold an average overall CMS rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars. Among the options serving the 50501 ZIP code, the Marian Home stands out as the highest-rated facility, currently maintaining a top-tier 5-star rating for its quality of care.
Rating distribution
avg 3.3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Fort Dodge
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- THE ENSIGN GROUP1 home
- FRIENDSHIP HAVEN, INC1 home
- MARIAN HOME1 home
What to look for in Fort Dodge
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 3 homes meet 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 3 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Fort Dodge
| Marian Home MARIAN HOME · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Friendship Haven, Inc FRIENDSHIP HAVEN, INC · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.