Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 51246 (Rock Rapids, IA)

ZIP code 51246 takes in part of Rock Rapids, IA. The latest data lists 4 listed care providers with a mailing address here: 1 nursing homes, 1 assisted living facilities, 1 senior housing, 1 hospitals. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 4.0 out of 5.

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Comparing providers in ZIP 51246

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.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 51246, Rock Rapids, IA, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.

CMS data for ZIP 51246

The current data counts 4 care providers in ZIP 51246; 1 (25%) publish an overall rating. Recorded ownership divides as 2 non-profit, 1 other. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at Lyon Specialty Care (non-profit). 2 of these providers report 79 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 2.77 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 40.0% where reported.

Providers on record4
With a published overall rating1 of 4 (25%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerLyon Specialty Care (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix2 non-profit, 1 other
Certified beds (total)79
Providers with a federal penalty0

All providers in ZIP 51246

Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital Rock Rapids, IA 51246 No CMS rating Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Lyon Specialty Care Rock Rapids, IA 51246 CMS rating 4.0 / 545 beds Senior Housing · Project-Based Section 8 Rosewood Heights Apts. Rock Rapids, IA 51246 No CMS rating34 beds Assisted Living Facility Stonebridge Suites of Rock Rapids, LLC Rock Rapids, IA 51246 No CMS rating
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Care types in ZIP 51246

Care typeProvidersDirectory
Nursing Homes1View ZIP directory
Assisted Living Facilities1View ZIP directory
Senior Housing1View ZIP directory
Hospitals1View ZIP directory
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Side-by-side provider data

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
AVERA MERRILL PIONEER HOSPITALHospitalNot ratednon-profit—0
Lyon Specialty CareNursing Home4.0non-profit450
Rosewood Heights Apts.Senior HousingNot ratedother340
STONEBRIDGE SUITES OF ROCK RAPIDS, LLCAssisted Living FacilityNot ratedNot reported—0

Frequently asked questions

Who operates the care providers in ZIP 51246?
Ownership on record in ZIP 51246 is 2 non-profit, 1 other. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; review each provider's inspection and staffing data.
Which care provider in ZIP 51246 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, Lyon Specialty Care has the highest published CMS overall star rating in ZIP 51246, 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.
What is the average CMS rating in ZIP 51246?
Among providers with a published overall rating in ZIP 51246, the average CMS overall star rating is 4.0 out of 5. Ratings summarize inspections, staffing, and quality measures and are informational only.
How many care providers are in ZIP 51246?
The current data lists 4 listed providers with a mailing address in ZIP 51246 (Rock Rapids, IA), across 4 care types.

About the data

This page draws on 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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