Careage Of Fort Dodge
Nursing Home Facility
728 14th Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Careage Of Fort Dodge is a senior care community located in Fort Dodge, IA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Fort Dodge area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (515) 576-7226.
Operated by The Ensign Group, which runs 422 communities in our directory.
With 65 beds, Careage Of Fort Dodge is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Fort Dodge average about 98 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Fort Dodge average of roughly 83%.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Fort Dodge average about 3.3 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 23 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Fort Dodge average about 3.9 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 49%.
The community is located in Webster County, IA.
Careage Of Fort Dodge offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 65
- Occupancy 92%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
- Annual staff turnover 49%
- Last health inspection February 2026