Nursing Homes in Ottumwa, Iowa

There are 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Ottumwa, Iowa, with an average CMS overall rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.

Total Facilities3
Avg CMS Rating3.0/5 ★
Medicare Certified100%
Medicaid Certified100%
CareQED Analysis

Ottumwa’s rating distribution is 1-star: 0 (0%); 2-star: 1 (33%); 3-star: 1 (33%); 4-star: 1 (33%); 5-star: 0 (0%), and the city’s average CMS overall star rating is 3.0 out of 5 which is 0.00 above the Iowa state average of 3.0. This means the city’s average rating is equal to the state average, with a difference of 0.00 points. There are 3 total nursing home facilities in Ottumwa, with 1 facility (33%) rated 4-5 stars and 1 facility (33%) rated 1-2 stars. Average nurse staffing in the city is 3.42 hours per resident day (HPRD), compared with the Iowa state average of 3.82 HPRD, so the city is below the state average by 0.40 HPRD.

All Nursing Homes in Ottumwa

FacilityAddressCMS RatingMedicareMedicaidDeficiencies
Vista Woods Care Center THREE PENNSYLVANIA PLACE, OTTUMWA, IA, 52501 4 ★ 1
Ridgewood Specialty Care 1977 ALBIA ROAD, OTTUMWA, IA, 52501 3 ★ 3
Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa 2035 Chester Avenue, Ottumwa, IA, 52501 2 ★ 3

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in Ottumwa, Iowa?

There are 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Ottumwa, Iowa listed on CareQED.

What is the average nursing home rating in Ottumwa, Iowa?

Nursing homes in Ottumwa, Iowa have an average CMS overall rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.

Do nursing homes in Ottumwa accept Medicare and Medicaid?

100% of nursing homes in Ottumwa, Iowa are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.

Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.

CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.