Nursing homes in Rock Rapids, IA
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Rock Rapids, part of the Lyon area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents searching for long-term care in Rock Rapids, Iowa, can evaluate one nursing home serving the 51246 ZIP code and surrounding Lyon County. According to the latest CMS Care Compare data, the facility maintains an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Lyon Specialty Care, operated by Care Initiatives, currently stands as the highest-rated option in the area, providing skilled nursing services for the local community.
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avg 4★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Rock Rapids
- All homes in Rock Rapids 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.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Lyon Specialty Care at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Rock Rapids
| Lyon Specialty Care CARE INITIATIVES · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 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.