Iowa Veterans Home
1301 Summit, Marshalltown, IA 50158
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Iowa Veterans Home Compares
Iowa Veterans Home is a 702-bed government-owned nursing facility in Marshalltown, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.5%) is below the Iowa average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 702 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 49% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Marshalltown, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.9% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3% (42% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Iowa Veterans Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Iowa Veterans Home with other nursing homes in Marshalltown.
What keeps Iowa Veterans Home's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Iowa Veterans Home keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Iowa Veterans Home keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.5% here versus 4.3% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Iowa Veterans Home's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 49% occupancy across 702 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Iowa Veterans Home?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Iowa Veterans Home's rating advantage in Marshalltown?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Marshalltown
Marshalltown sits in Marshall County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 7,184 (18.0%)
- Median age
- 38.3 years
- Median household income
- $58,735
- Median home value
- $104,400
Demographics for Marshall County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Marshalltown.
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