Nursing Homes in ZIP 50501 (Fort Dodge, IA)
CMS records 3 nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 50501 (Fort Dodge, IA); across those rated, the average overall score is 3.3 out of 5.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
CMS data for ZIP 50501
The current data counts 3 nursing homess in ZIP 50501; 3 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 2 non-profit, 1 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at Marian Home (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 3 of these providers report 310 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.88 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 45.3% where reported. 2 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $166,043.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.3 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Marian Home (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 non-profit, 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 310 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $166,043 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.88 |
| Avg RN turnover | 45.3% |
Nursing Homes on record in ZIP 50501
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 65 | 59.7% | 87.5% | 2 |
| Friendship Haven, Inc | 4.0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 155 | 117.9% | 39.3% | 0 |
| Marian Home | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 90 | 73.0% | 9.1% | 1 |
What to weigh in ZIP 50501
Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.
For families in ZIP 50501, Fort Dodge, IA, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
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About the data
Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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