Nursing Homes in ZIP 52246 (Iowa City, IA)

This directory covers 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 52246, Iowa City, IA, drawn from public CMS data (average overall rating 5.0 / 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.

How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 52246

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 52246, Iowa City, IA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

Nursing Homes data comparison

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
Briarwood Healthcare Center5.05546252.2%25.0%0

What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 52246

Among the 1 nursing homes listed in ZIP 52246, 1 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at Briarwood Healthcare Center (for-profit). 1 of these providers report 62 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.88 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 25.0% where reported. The current data records no federal penalties for the providers listed here.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating5.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerBriarwood Healthcare Center (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit
Certified beds (total)62
Providers with a federal penalty0
Avg nurse hours / resident-day3.88
Avg RN turnover25.0%
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Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 52246

Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Briarwood Healthcare Center Iowa City, IA 52246 CMS rating 5.0 / 562 beds
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Frequently asked questions

How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 52246?
62 certified beds are reported across 1 provider in ZIP 52246. Bed counts are published for nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 52246?
To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.
Which nursing home in ZIP 52246 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, Briarwood Healthcare Center has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 52246, at 5.0 out of 5.
Who owns the nursing homes in ZIP 52246?
Ownership on record for nursing homes in ZIP 52246 is 1 for-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
What other ZIP codes near Iowa City have nursing homes?
Nursing Homes are also listed in 2 neighboring ZIP codes in Iowa City. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.

Where this data comes from

This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, 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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