Nursing homes in Waukon, IA

Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Waukon, part of the Allamakee 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 Waukon, Iowa, and the surrounding Allamakee County region have access to two nursing home facilities. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, these local providers maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among the facilities serving the 52172 ZIP code area, Good Samaritan - Waukon currently holds the highest rating at 3 stars. Families can utilize these standardized metrics to evaluate long-term care options locally.

What to look for in Waukon

• All homes in Waukon score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
• 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 Good Samaritan - Waukon at 3★.
• 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Waukon

Best by sub-rating in Waukon

Nearby suburbs in Allamakee