The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Polk County, IA for 2023
To help you with your search, browse the 109 reviews below for nursing homes in Polk County. On average, consumers rate nursing homes in Polk County 3.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Warren County with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about nursing home options and costs in Polk County, call (855) 863-8283.
Browse Nursing Homes by city:
Directory of Nursing Homes in Polk County, IA
Manorcare Health Services of West Des...
Provides: Nursing Homes
5010 GRAND RIDGE DRIVE, West Des Moines, IA 50266
"The therapy here helped me get back home. I went from a wheelchair to walking with a cane. My medication was managed well. " More
"The therapy here helped me get back home. I went from a wheelchair to walking with a cane. My medication was managed well. " More
Ramsey Village
Provides: Nursing Homes
1611 27th St., Des Moines, IA 50301
"My dad was in Ramsey Village for rehab for 4 weeks. This place has assisted living too. It's amazing, they did an amazing job, and it's a beautiful place. The staff was amazing, and gave us great..." More
"My dad was in Ramsey Village for rehab for 4 weeks. This place has assisted living too. It's amazing, they did an amazing job, and it's a beautiful place. The staff was amazing, and gave us great..." More
Kennybrook Village
Provides: Nursing Homes
200 SW Brookside Drive, Grimes, IA 50111
"My mother was in skilled rehab for a couple of weeks. She always had positive comments about the staff and her care. Therapy worked with her everyday until she was ready to go home. " More
"My mother was in skilled rehab for a couple of weeks. She always had positive comments about the staff and her care. Therapy worked with her everyday until she was ready to go home. " More
Mill-Pond
Provides: Nursing Homes
1201 Southeast Mill Pond Court, Ankeny, IA 50021
"My Mom was in Millpond for over 16 years and I can not say enough about her Family at Millpond. They always cared for her and the care was top notch. I don't know what I would have done with out..." More
"My Mom was in Millpond for over 16 years and I can not say enough about her Family at Millpond. They always cared for her and the care was top notch. I don't know what I would have done with out..." More
Deerfield Retirement Community
Provides: Nursing Homes
13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50323
"Deerfield was wonderful. My mother wanted to go back there, but they had no availability. They had a lot of activities. The nurses and assistants were very attentive. I really liked it. They had a..." More
"Deerfield was wonderful. My mother wanted to go back there, but they had no availability. They had a lot of activities. The nurses and assistants were very attentive. I really liked it. They had a..." More
Karen Acres Healthcare Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
3605 Elm Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
"My parents moved into Karen Acres Healthcare Center. The employees seem to be very caring about the residents. I like that my parents are in the same room, and they have a private bath. The rooms..." More
"My parents moved into Karen Acres Healthcare Center. The employees seem to be very caring about the residents. I like that my parents are in the same room, and they have a private bath. The rooms..." More
Urbandale Health Care Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
4614 Nw 84Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
"My friend will be moving into Urbandale Health Care Center. It's got the highest ratings for a care center. They've got nice people, it's clean, and nice, and because she is tight on money, she's..." More
"My friend will be moving into Urbandale Health Care Center. It's got the highest ratings for a care center. They've got nice people, it's clean, and nice, and because she is tight on money, she's..." More
Edgewater, A WesleyLife Community
Provides: Nursing Homes
9225 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
"I've been to Edgewater in West Des Moines, which is an ideal place. It's a place I like to wind up. I've worked with nurses, physical therapists, and doctors once a week. I've been there four or..." More
"I've been to Edgewater in West Des Moines, which is an ideal place. It's a place I like to wind up. I've worked with nurses, physical therapists, and doctors once a week. I've been there four or..." More
Parkridge Nursing & Rehab Cent
Provides: Nursing Homes
4755 PARKRIDGE AVENUE, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
"My mother had to go to Parkridge Specialty Care. She’s only been there since Friday; so far, so good. The staff and cleanliness are very good.
" More
"My mother had to go to Parkridge Specialty Care. She’s only been there since Friday; so far, so good. The staff and cleanliness are very good.
" More
Parkridge Specialty Care
Provides: Nursing Homes
5800 NE 12TH AVENUE, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
"Parkridge Specialty Care is excellent. The staff is wonderful and caring. They have a lot of compassion for the residents. My dad's room is wonderful. It's a clean and good-sized room. We were..." More
"Parkridge Specialty Care is excellent. The staff is wonderful and caring. They have a lot of compassion for the residents. My dad's room is wonderful. It's a clean and good-sized room. We were..." More
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
"I walked through Bishop Drumm Retirement Center. It looked good. It was pretty clean. There were quite a few people around, and it seemed rather pleasant. The staff that gave the tour was great. He..." More
"I walked through Bishop Drumm Retirement Center. It looked good. It was pretty clean. There were quite a few people around, and it seemed rather pleasant. The staff that gave the tour was great. He..." More
Valley View Village
Provides: Nursing Homes
2571 GUTHRIE AVENUE, Des Moines, IA 50317
"My mom was a resident in the memory care unit at Valley View for 5 years She received excellent care and we were always able to see her day or night before Covid. Her private room was lovely...." More
"My mom was a resident in the memory care unit at Valley View for 5 years She received excellent care and we were always able to see her day or night before Covid. Her private room was lovely...." More
Prairie Vista Village
Provides: Nursing Homes
2785 1 St Avenue S, Altoona, IA 50009
" We are a senior living community in Altoona, and we offer four levels of living: Residential Independent Living apartments, Assisted Living Apartments, along with Short-term Rehab and Long-term..." More
" We are a senior living community in Altoona, and we offer four levels of living: Residential Independent Living apartments, Assisted Living Apartments, along with Short-term Rehab and Long-term..." More
Wesley Acres
Provides: Nursing Homes
3520 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
"My first impression of Wesley Acres Des Moines was not that nice. It's very old, but their rooms were adequate. My dad was at the end of the hallway so I would say that their staff did not do a..." More
"My first impression of Wesley Acres Des Moines was not that nice. It's very old, but their rooms were adequate. My dad was at the end of the hallway so I would say that their staff did not do a..." More
Azria Health Park Place
Provides: Nursing Homes
2401 East 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
"My mom has moved into Azria Health Park Place. The one thing I like about them is I loved how quickly they acted on getting admitted. They worked hard and diligently into keeping in contact with..." More
"My mom has moved into Azria Health Park Place. The one thing I like about them is I loved how quickly they acted on getting admitted. They worked hard and diligently into keeping in contact with..." More
Luther Park Community
Provides: Nursing Homes
1555 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
"I like this facility because of the rooms. There's one on one side and two on the other side. Each room has window. They encourage residents to come out instead of staying in their rooms which is..." More
"I like this facility because of the rooms. There's one on one side and two on the other side. Each room has window. They encourage residents to come out instead of staying in their rooms which is..." More
Arbor Springs of West Des Moines
Provides: Nursing Homes
7951 E P True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
"I thought Arbor Springs was excellent because they were more person-to-person, hands on care. I also thought the staff was excellent. It might cost twice as much, but you would get twice as much...." More
"I thought Arbor Springs was excellent because they were more person-to-person, hands on care. I also thought the staff was excellent. It might cost twice as much, but you would get twice as much...." More
The Bridges At Ankeny
Provides: Nursing Homes
3510 Northwest Abilene Road, Ankeny, IA 50023
"My husband was at The Bridges at Ankeny, and he received excellent care. I was very happy with the care, and I was especially happy with their discharge planning because they were very clear about..." More
"My husband was at The Bridges at Ankeny, and he received excellent care. I was very happy with the care, and I was especially happy with their discharge planning because they were very clear about..." More
Fountain West Health Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
1501 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
"Out Mom lived at Fountain West for over 2 years. She did not want to go there but then she loved it there. The staff was wonderful! They fixed her hair, manicured her nails, and treated her with..." More
"Out Mom lived at Fountain West for over 2 years. She did not want to go there but then she loved it there. The staff was wonderful! They fixed her hair, manicured her nails, and treated her with..." More
University Park Nursing & Rehabilitat...
Provides: Nursing Homes
233 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Des Moines, IA 50314
"University Park is nice, but I want more independent care. They are nice and very good people. They are very experienced, and they work really well with the patients. They take the time out to deal..." More
"University Park is nice, but I want more independent care. They are nice and very good people. They are very experienced, and they work really well with the patients. They take the time out to deal..." More
Bishop Drumm Skilled Nursing
Provides: Nursing Homes
5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
"After my life altering accident, the cnas, nurses and staff were caring and have put me on a great road to recovery. They created a comfortable, healing environment & helped me set up my room..." More
"After my life altering accident, the cnas, nurses and staff were caring and have put me on a great road to recovery. They created a comfortable, healing environment & helped me set up my room..." More
Genesis Senior Living Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
5608 SW NINTH STREET, Des Moines, IA 50315
"your family or loved one is our family !!! it takes a team to run a village and ours is awesome!!!" More
"your family or loved one is our family !!! it takes a team to run a village and ours is awesome!!!" More
Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Ce...
Provides: Nursing Homes
1002 West Washington Avenue, Polk City, IA 50226
"We found Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for my brother. It's a care center also. He's been there probably about five weeks now. His situation has improved. The skilled care there has..." More
"We found Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for my brother. It's a care center also. He's been there probably about five weeks now. His situation has improved. The skilled care there has..." More
Fleur Heights Center For Wellness and...
Provides: Nursing Homes
4911 SW 19TH STREET, Des Moines, IA 50315
"Mom is in Fleur Heights Center For Wellness and Rehab. The people there had been pleasant, and mom is getting the attention that she needs. Mom is sharing a room with another resident. They have..." More
"Mom is in Fleur Heights Center For Wellness and Rehab. The people there had been pleasant, and mom is getting the attention that she needs. Mom is sharing a room with another resident. They have..." More
Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Ce...
Provides: Nursing Homes
200 SEVENTH AVENUE SW, Altoona, IA 50009
"My mother is in the Altoona Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, and the facility itself is nice. Her room is a little on the small side, but the food is fine. And the staff we've dealt with helped..." More
"My mother is in the Altoona Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, and the facility itself is nice. Her room is a little on the small side, but the food is fine. And the staff we've dealt with helped..." More
Baxter Health Care Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
1370 NW 114th St, Ste 100, Clive, IA 50325
"" More
"" More
CLOSED - Prime Nursing and Rehabilita...
Provides: Nursing Homes
600 EAST FIFTH STREET, Des Moines, IA 50309
"" More
"" More
Other Options in Polk County, IA
Nursing Homes near Polk County, IA
Recent Reviews of Nursing Homes in Polk County
-
Review of Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Spouse there for over 8 months for rehab. Never enough cna or nurses. Residents have to wait more than 20 minutes for help off or on toilet. Rude employees. Employees talking bad about residents... Read more
-
Review of The Bridges At Ankeny
Something has definitely changed in the food quality here over the last couple of days. It’s disgusting, I can’t believe that my aunt it’s paying all this money for basically dog food. I wish I cou... Read more
-
Review of Manorcare Health Services of West Des Moines
Therapy was great. The beds were not the most comfortable. Read more
Helpful Articles
-
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, or Independent Living?
The first step to finding the best senior housing for your loved one is to understand what type of care facility is the best fit. There are six main types of residential elder care options: _[Inde...
- 3 Ways to Help You Pay for Long-Term Nursing Home Care
- Using V.A. Benefits to Pay for Long-Term Care
- Medicaid Coverage of Nursing Home Care
- Will Medicaid or Medicare Pay for My Mother's Long-Term Care?
More Options near Polk County, IA
Business owner? Claim your Caring.com Listing