Best Skilled Nursing in Fort Dodge, Iowa
5 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 5 skilled nursing communities in Fort Dodge. Families rate them 3.8 out of 5 on average, across 175 public reviews.
- 5communities
- 3.8average rating, 5 rated
- 175family reviews read
Friendship Haven
Fort Dodge, Iowa
4.6(109)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Bickford of Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge, Iowa
4.4(23)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Marian Home and Village
Fort Dodge, Iowa
4.1(10)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Fort Dodge Health And Rehabilitation
Fort Dodge, Iowa
3.6(25)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
UnityPoint at Home - Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge, Iowa
2.5(8)
Medicare home health · 4.5★
Best-rated skilled nursing in Fort Dodge
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.6 (109 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 155 units
Friendship Haven is a nonprofit continuing care community in Fort Dodge, Iowa, offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care on one campus. Reviewers consistently describe a warm,…
- 2
4.4 (23 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe Bickford of Fort Dodge as a warm, well-kept community where staff go out of their way to care for residents, especially during end-of-life transitions. Reviewers consistently praise the home-cooked…
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4.1 (10 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 90 units
Reviewers at Marian Home and Village generally praise the staff's warmth and the quality of care, especially during hospice stays, though a couple of reviews mention inconsistent staff professionalism and weekend access…
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Fort Dodge Health And Rehabilitation
3.6 (25 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 65 units
Reviews of Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation are sharply mixed, with some families praising friendly staff, cleanliness, and engaging activities, while others report serious concerns about hygiene, staffing…
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UnityPoint at Home - Fort Dodge
2.5 (8 reviews)· Home Health, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews for UnityPoint at Home - Fort Dodge are mixed and few in number. Some clients describe friendly, dependable caregivers, while others report significant frustration with scheduling, communication, and feeling like…
What families say about skilled nursing in Fort Dodge
Counted across the review summaries of 5 Fort Dodge communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 100%
- Activities and social life 60%
- Cleanliness 60%
- Medical and nursing care 60%
- Food and dining 40%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 40%
- Communication with families 40%
- Cost and billing 40%
- Food and dining 20%
“Was there for a memorial service. They had a beautiful space and friendly kind staff. All the public areas were lovely, clean and spacious. It appeared to be a quality.”
“The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. The residents are fun to interact with, they do such cool things , like their trunk or treating they do every year for the community kids. Bickford Fort Dodge is Clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!”
Skilled Nursing in Fort Dodge: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.3 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (5), medication management (5), 24-hour staff (5), wheelchair accessible (5), on-site nurse (rn) (5), social activities (4).
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in Fort Dodge, 175 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Fort Dodge ask about.
- Home Care in Iowa: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Fort Dodge: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Fort Dodge, Iowa?
MyLivingChoice lists 5 skilled nursing long term care communities in Fort Dodge, Iowa, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Fort Dodge are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Friendship Haven (4.6★, 109 ratings), Bickford of Fort Dodge (4.4★, 23 ratings), Marian Home and Village (4.1★, 10 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Fort Dodge?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Fort Dodge has at-home care (6 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), home health (3 communities), assisted living (2 communities), independent living (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Fort Dodge?
Families rate Fort Dodge skilled nursing long term care communities 3.8 out of 5 on average, across 175 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Fort Dodge skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 5 Fort Dodge communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), activities and social life (mentioned for 60%), cleanliness (mentioned for 60%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (40%), communication with families (40%), cost and billing (40%).
How do Fort Dodge nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Fort Dodge carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.3 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Fort Dodge bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
