Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 51001 (Akron, IA)

The current data maps 2 listed providers to ZIP 51001 in Akron, IA, spanning 1 nursing homes, 1 senior housing. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 4.0 out of 5.

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Listed providers in ZIP 51001

Nursing Home · Government - City Akron Care Center, INC Akron, IA 51001 CMS rating 4.0 / 545 beds Senior Housing · Project-Based Section 8 Ridgewood Apts. Akron, IA 51001 No CMS rating36 beds

Data profile for ZIP 51001

The current data covers the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 51001: 1 (50%) carries a published CMS overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 government, 1 other. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at Akron Care Center, INC (government). 2 of these providers report 81 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.80 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 33.3% where reported.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating1 of 2 (50%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerAkron Care Center, INC (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 government, 1 other
Certified beds (total)81
Providers with a federal penalty0

Care types in ZIP 51001

Care typeProvidersDirectory
Nursing Homes1View ZIP directory
Senior Housing1View ZIP directory
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CMS measures by provider

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
Akron Care Center, INCNursing Home4.0government450
Ridgewood Apts.Senior HousingNot ratedother360
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What to weigh in ZIP 51001

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 51001, Akron, 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average CMS rating in ZIP 51001?
Among providers with a published overall rating in ZIP 51001, the average CMS overall star rating is 4.0 out of 5. Ratings summarize inspections, staffing, and quality measures and are informational only.
Who operates the care providers in ZIP 51001?
Ownership on record in ZIP 51001 is 1 government, 1 other. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; review each provider's inspection and staffing data.
How many providers in ZIP 51001 have a published rating?
1 of the 2 providers in ZIP 51001 (50%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data.
Which care provider in ZIP 51001 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, Akron Care Center, INC has the highest published CMS overall star rating in ZIP 51001, at 4.0 out of 5.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public federal datasets (CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry, and HUD; processing date 2026-10-06). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.

Data sources

Every figure on this page is drawn from public federal datasets including CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry (NPPES), and HUD (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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