Bishop Drumm Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
Bishop Drumm Care Center is a senior care community located in Johnston, IA. It provides memory care, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living for older adults in the Johnston area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (515) 270-1100.
Operated by Commonspirit Health, which runs 15 communities in our directory.
With 150 beds, Bishop Drumm Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Johnston average about 112 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 80% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2025 and recorded 27 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 35%.
The community is located in Polk County, IA.
Bishop Drumm Care Center offers memory care, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 150
- Occupancy 80%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
- Annual staff turnover 35%
- Last health inspection July 2025