Best Nursing Homes in Ottumwa, Iowa — 2026 Rankings

Ottumwa, Iowa has 3 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities. 0 facilities currently report zero CMS deficiency citations, while 1 have Immediate Jeopardy-level events on record. Rankings are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data.

Facility Rankings

1. Vista Woods Care Center — 6 deficiencies
2. Ridgewood Specialty Care — 18 deficiencies (IJ history)
3. Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa — 37 deficiencies

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Official Sources

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• Medicare.gov Care Compare — CMS's official nursing home comparison tool
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