Nursing homes in Knoxville, IA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Knoxville, part of the Marion 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 in Knoxville, Iowa, currently have two nursing home facilities available within the 50138 ZIP code area of Marion County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these local centers hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. West Ridge Specialty Care, operated by Care Initiatives, maintains the highest performance in the city with a 4-star rating, providing essential long-term care options for the regional community.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Knoxville
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- CARE INITIATIVES1 home
- ACCURA HEALTHCARE1 home
What to look for in Knoxville
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is West Ridge Specialty Care at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Knoxville
| West Ridge Specialty Care CARE INITIATIVES · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Accura Healthcare of Knoxville, LLC ACCURA HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.