Oaknoll Retirement Residence
1 Oaknoll Ct, Iowa City, IA 52240
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Oaknoll Retirement Residence Compares
Oaknoll Retirement Residence is a 70-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Iowa City, 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 (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (31.1%) is above the Iowa average of 19.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 70 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Iowa City, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 31.1% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (60% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2% (50% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.2% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Oaknoll Retirement Residence
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Oaknoll Retirement Residence with other nursing homes in Iowa City.
How is Oaknoll Retirement Residence addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Oaknoll Retirement Residence doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 31.1% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Oaknoll Retirement Residence doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Oaknoll Retirement Residence?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Oaknoll Retirement Residence's rating advantage in Iowa City?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Oaknoll Retirement Residence?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Iowa City
Iowa City sits in Johnson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 17,513 (11.6%)
- Median age
- 30.4 years
- Median household income
- $63,062
- Median home value
- $238,600
Demographics for Johnson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Iowa City.
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