Nursing homes in Kanawha, IA
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Kanawha, part of the Hancock 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 Kanawha, Iowa, located in Hancock County, have access to high-quality long-term care through the 50447 ZIP code. The city is currently served by one nursing home, Kanawha Community Home, INC., which holds a perfect 5-star rating from the CMS Care Compare system. This facility contributes to the city’s overall 5-star average, ensuring local seniors receive excellent clinical oversight based on federal performance standards.
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avg 5★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Kanawha
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Kanawha
- All homes in Kanawha 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 Kanawha
| Kanawha Community Home, INC. KANAWHA COMMUNITY HOME, INC · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.