Skilled nursing

Skilled nursing facilities in Leighton, IA

4 Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities are within 10 miles of Leighton, IA.

Average overall rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars (4 of 4 rated).

Highest rated near Leighton

By overall rating, as of September 30, 2026. Ties are listed nearest first.

  1. Crystal Heights Care Center3 out of 5 stars7.2 miles away
  2. Northern Mahaska Specialty Care3 out of 5 stars7.6 miles away
  3. Oskaloosa Care Center1 out of 5 stars6.8 miles away

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Showing 4 skilled nursing facilities

Within 10 miles of Leighton, IA.

Data updated September 30, 2026 (CMS).

How “Recommended” works: Highest CMS star rating first (facilities CMS has not rated come last), then nearest. Payment never affects this order.

    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Crystal Heights Care Center

    1514 High Avenue West, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

    7.2 miles from Leighton, IA

    Overall rating3 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections3 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing2 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures2 out of 5 stars

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 72 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 344 facilities.

    See detailsCall (641) 673-7032
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Northern Mahaska Specialty Care

    2401 Crestview Drive, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

    7.6 miles from Leighton, IA

    Overall rating3 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections3 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures3 out of 5 stars

    A nonprofit skilled nursing facility with 79 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 43 facilities.

    See detailsCall (641) 673-3000
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Oskaloosa Care Center

    605 Highway 432, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

    6.8 miles from Leighton, IA

    Overall rating1 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections1 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing2 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures2 out of 5 stars

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 83 beds. Medicaid-certified.

    See detailsCall (641) 676-3414
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    The Cottages

    1742 Main Street, Pella, IA 50219

    8.9 miles from Leighton, IA

    Overall rating1 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections1 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures4 out of 5 stars

    A nonprofit skilled nursing facility with 100 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 10 facilities.

    See detailsCall (641) 628-1244

Other types of care in Leighton

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About skilled nursing facilities

A skilled nursing facility is a nursing home certified by Medicare to provide skilled nursing care and therapy. Many patients come for a short stay to recover after a hospital stay. Some nursing homes also care for long-term residents.

Medicare rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars. The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

What CMS data can help you compare

  • The overall star rating and the inspection, staffing, and quality ratings behind it.
  • Whether Medicare shows an abuse icon or lists the home as a Special Focus Facility.
  • Nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
  • Whether the home is Medicaid-certified, if you may need Medicaid later.

Medicare can cover this type of care when its conditions are met. What is covered depends on your situation and plan. A hospital discharge planner, your plan, or Medicare.gov can tell you what applies.

Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, data as of September 30, 2026.