Nursing homes in Waterloo, IA

Compare 6 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Waterloo, part of the Black Hawk area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Waterloo, situated in Black Hawk County, currently hosts six state-licensed nursing homes. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars. Residents seeking top-tier care in the 50701, 50702, and 50703 ZIP codes have access to one 5-star facility, Friendship Village Retirement, which stands out as the highest-rated nursing home in the city for quality of care.

What to look for in Waterloo

• 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 2 of 6 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 5 of 6 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 6 highest rated nursing homes in Waterloo

1. 1
   Friendship Village Retirement

   FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE INC. · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   Ravenwood Specialty Care

   CARE INITIATIVES · Large
   3.0
3. 3
   Northcrest Specialty Care

   CARE INITIATIVES · Medium
   2.0
4. 4
   Pillar of Cedar Valley

   BLACK HAWK NURSING AND REHABILITATION LLC · Medium
   2.0
5. 5
   Harmony Waterloo

   LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Medium
   1.0
6. 6
   Harmony House Health Care Center

   LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Medium
   1.0

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