Nursing homes in Ironton, OH
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Ironton, part of the Lawrence area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Ironton, located in Lawrence County, currently serves the 45638 ZIP code area with two state-licensed nursing homes. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. While no local facility has achieved a perfect 5-star rating, Sanctuary at Ohio Valley stands out as the highest-rated option in the city, currently holding a 4-star designation for its quality of care.
Rating distribution
avg 3.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Ironton
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- ECC TRUST1 home
- AMERICAN HEALTH FOUNDATION1 home
What to look for in Ironton
- All homes in Ironton score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Ironton reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is SANCTUARY AT OHIO VALLEY at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Ironton
| SANCTUARY AT OHIO VALLEY AMERICAN HEALTH FOUNDATION · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| HARBOR HEALTHCARE OF IRONTON ECC TRUST · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 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.