Nursing Homes in Ankeny, IA
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Ankeny, Iowa are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 70/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Polk County.
2 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive.
Data source and freshness
These Ankeny scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Ankeny
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Ankeny list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Ankeny
- Mill-pond — 84/100
- On With Life — 74/100
- The Bridges At Ankeny — 64/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Sunny View Care Center — 56/100
- The Bridges At Ankeny — 64/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill-pond | 84 | Generally Positive | 60 |
| On With Life | 74 | Generally Positive | 28 |
| The Bridges At Ankeny | 64 | Use Caution | 100 |
| Sunny View Care Center | 56 | Use Caution | 94 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ankeny Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Ankeny?
Senior Care Report Card lists 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Ankeny, Iowa, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Ankeny?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Ankeny facilities is 70/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Ankeny nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 4 nursing homes in Ankeny, Iowa
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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