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Iowa Veterans Home

1301 Summit

4.4(65 ratings)· Marshalltown average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Government, State
Certified beds
702
Eligibility
Open only to Iowa veterans and their spouses
Family lodging
On-site cottages available for visiting family
Care unit
Named nursing unit (e.g. Malloy unit) for residents

What Families Think

Reviewers of Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown generally praise the caring, dedicated staff and clean, well-maintained grounds, with many families feeling their veteran relatives are well cared for. However, a notable minority describe serious concerns including inconsistent staffing, missing personal belongings, and communication breakdowns with families.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring, dedicated, and compassionate
  • Clean facility with no "nursing home smells"
  • Beautiful, well-maintained grounds and buildings
  • Variety of activities: bingo, ceramics, live music
  • On-site cottages for family visits
  • Pets allowed to visit residents

The Bad

  • Several reports of inconsistent staff quality between departments
  • One report of missing personal belongings from a resident's room
  • One report of grossly understaffed conditions and unresponsive administration
  • One report of poor communication with family after a resident's death
  • One report of delayed medical attention despite repeated requests

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About Iowa Veterans Home

The Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown provides Iowa's veterans and their spouses with long-term nursing and residential care. The community is described as offering professional care in a warm, friendly environment with a caring and understanding staff.

Different levels of care and amenities are available to serve residents' varying needs, from residential living to nursing care.

Residents are encouraged to stay active, and the community offers a variety of activities and programs. Examples mentioned include live music, ceramics classes, and bingo, along with staff members joining in to celebrate residents.

The Iowa Veterans Home emphasizes personal relationships between staff and residents, fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. Those interested in living there can go through an application process with assistance from the home's staff.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

4.4overall · 65 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (64) · 5★ on Yelp (1) · Yelp page ↗

Review Qween

Jun 2026

via Google

My dad told me about the horrid living conditions. My dad checked himself in and died there. They didn't even let his own child know. I wouldn't even send my dog here! I hope they enjoy the money from the sale of my father's estate!

Pixgeek Droneography (Pixgeek)

Mar 2025

via Google

This place is amazing and the staff is just supurb and A+<br>They are currently taking care of my best friends dad and he is more healthier now than when he went in.<br><br>They keep him cleaned and shaved up, I went to visit for the first time. There are no "nursing home smells" .<br>it is super clean, well maintained the rooms are beautiful as well as the facility grounds itself.<br><br>The cleaning staff do an amazing job, the care staff are soo good with the residents and so patient and kind. So much dedication and compassion.<br><br>I was amazed and so happy that he is being well cared for even though he is a couple hrs away from us.<br><br>Please appreciate all of your staff and workers they do an amazing job. I have been in alot of nursing homes and this one by far is my favorite one I have ever been in.<br><br>There are cottages to stay in for reasonable prices and the residents can "get away" to go there for visits.

Pixgeek Droneography (Pixgeek)

Mar 2025

via Google

This place is amazing and the staff is just supurb and A+ They are currently taking care of my best friends dad and he is more healthier now than when he went in. They keep him cleaned and shaved up, I went to visit for the first time. There are no "nursing home smells" . it is super clean, well maintained the rooms are beautiful as well as the facility grounds itself. The cleaning staff do an amazing job, the care staff are soo good with the residents and so patient and kind. So much dedication and compassion. I was amazed and so happy that he is being well cared for even though he is a couple hrs away from us. Please appreciate all of your staff and workers they do an amazing job. I have been in alot of nursing homes and this one by far is my favorite one I have ever been in. There are cottages to stay in for reasonable prices and the residents can "get away" to go there for visits.

Fuck around and find out

Jan 2025

via Google

ivh has taken care of my mom and step father until he passed and currently still my mom on the Malloy unit and all the nurses have been great to our family since 2018 especially "ricky" as my mom calls her. thanks to all that have taken care of my parents...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Iowa Veterans Home offer?

Iowa Veterans Home offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Iowa Veterans Home located?

Iowa Veterans Home is located at 1301 Summit in Marshalltown, Iowa.

What do families say about Iowa Veterans Home?

Reviewers of Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown generally praise the caring, dedicated staff and clean, well-maintained grounds, with many families feeling their veteran relatives are well cared for. However, a notable minority describe serious concerns including inconsistent staffing, missing personal belongings, and communication breakdowns with families.

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