Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Nursing home in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, Iowa · Polk
Large · Not for Profit · Urban
About Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center is a large nursing home located in Johnston, Iowa, operated by COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH. Its CMS Five-Star overall rating is 1 out of 5 — much below average for IA. Health inspections rate 1/5, staffing 4/5, and quality measures 4/5.
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center is one of 3 nursing homes in Johnston, Iowa. The suburb average is 3.7★, and Bishop Drumm Retirement Center rates 1★ overall. Higher-rated nearby alternatives include Brio of Johnston, LLC, Childserve Habilitation Center (5★, 5★).
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What does Bishop Drumm Retirement Center cost?
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center does not publish a public rate sheet. The figures below are state and national median monthly costs for nursing home care, based on the Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Use them as a planning benchmark — request a written quote from Bishop Drumm Retirement Center for your specific room type, level of care, and Medicaid status.
| Room type | Iowa median | National median | Annual (Iowa) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-private room | $7,300/mo | $8,669/mo | $87,600 |
| Private room | $8,167/mo | $9,733/mo | $98,004 |
Estimates only. Actual prices vary by room, care level, and payor source. See our guide to paying for a nursing home and VA Aid & Attendance benefits.
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Frequently asked questions about Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Five-Star Quality Ratings are published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) using data from health inspections, payroll-based staffing reports, and clinical quality measures. Ratings reflect the most recent CMS extract we have imported — always confirm current ratings on Medicare.gov Care Compare before making care decisions.
Last updated: September 4, 2026 · Data refreshed from CMS Care Compare.