Nursing homes in Johnston, IA
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Johnston, part of the Polk area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.7★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Johnston, located in Polk County, currently features three nursing homes for residents requiring long-term care or rehabilitative services. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars. Within the 50131 ZIP code area, two providers have achieved a top 5-star rating, including Brio of Johnston, LLC, operated by WESLEYLIFE, which stands out as the highest-rated facility in the city.
Rating distribution
avg 3.7★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Johnston
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH1 home
- WESLEYLIFE1 home
- Legal Business Name Not Available1 home
What to look for in Johnston
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 3 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 2 homes hold 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 Johnston
| Brio of Johnston, LLC WESLEYLIFE · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Childserve Habilitation Center Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Bishop Drumm Retirement Center COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH · Large · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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