Nursing homes in Fort Dodge, KS
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fort Dodge, part of the Ford 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 seeking long-term care in Fort Dodge, Kansas, can evaluate local options using data from CMS Care Compare. There is currently one nursing home serving the 67801 ZIP code area within Ford County. The Kansas Soldiers Home, operated by the State of Kansas-Accounting Services, holds a 3-star overall rating. Across the city, the average quality metric for skilled nursing facilities stands at 3 out of 5 stars based on current federal oversight.
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avg 3★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Fort Dodge
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Fort Dodge
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 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 KANSAS SOLDIERS HOME at 3★.
- 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Fort Dodge
| KANSAS SOLDIERS HOME STATE OF KANSAS-ACCOUNTING SERVICES · Medium · Government | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
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