Nursing homes in Ottumwa, IA
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Ottumwa, part of the Wapello 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.
Ottumwa, Iowa, located in Wapello County, features three nursing home facilities currently serving the 52501 ZIP code area. According to CMS Care Compare data, these local centers maintain an average overall rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars. While no facilities in the city currently hold a perfect 5-star designation, Ridgewood Specialty Care, operated by Care Initiatives, stands out as the highest-rated option for residents seeking skilled nursing care.
Rating distribution
avg 3.7★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Ottumwa
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY1 home
- CARE INITIATIVES1 home
- OTTUMWA DEVELOPMENTS INC1 home
What to look for in Ottumwa
- All homes in Ottumwa score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 3 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Ridgewood Specialty Care at 4★.
- 1 of 3 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Ottumwa
| Ridgewood Specialty Care CARE INITIATIVES · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Vista Woods Care Center OTTUMWA DEVELOPMENTS INC · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Good Samaritan - Ottumwa GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · Large · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 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.