Iowa Nursing Home Quality Coalition
The Iowa Nursing Home Quality Coalition unites stakeholders across Iowa in a collaborative effort to enhance the quality of life for older adults in nursing homes. Through advocacy, education, and innovation, we are committed to empowering residents, families, and caregivers. We strive to create a sustainable and person-centered care model that ensures every older adult in Iowa is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
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Age-Friendly Health System Designations
- Accura HealthCare of New Hampton, New Hampton
- Bishop Drumm Retirement Center, Johnston
- Briarwood Healthcare Center, Iowa City
- Harmony Marshalltown Nursing Home, Marshalltown
- Lantern Park Specialty Care, Coralville
- Oaknoll, Iowa City
- Parkview Manor, Wellman
- Solon Retirement Village, Solon
Article Highlight
Rebuilding public trust, one transparent step at a time
by Kim Bergen-Jackson
Trust isn’t a PR problem in long-term care. It’s a quality problem. Coalitions are helping rebuild it.
Public trust in nursing homes is fragile, and every leader feels it. It shows up in the questions families ask when they walk through the door, in the way staff feel the weight of being observed, and in the quiet awareness administrators carry about how the field is perceived. Much of that perception is shaped by headlines and ratings, but it rarely reflects the full story of what care looks like each day inside a building.
Trust does not return through messaging alone. It returns through what people can see, what they can understand, and what remains consistent over time. In long-term care, that makes trust not primarily a communication challenge, but a reflection of quality and of how openly that quality is examined, improved and shared.
Our Vision
To ensure every older adult in Iowa receives exceptional care and compassion, fostering a community where dignity, respect, and well-being are at the forefront. We aim to create an environment of continuous improvement in quality and service, where the voices of residents and their families are valued and integrated into our approach. Together, we strive for a future where every nursing home embodies the highest standards of care, promoting physical, emotional, and social well-being for all older Iowans and have the resources they need to provide that level of care.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advocate for and implement the highest standards of care in nursing homes across Iowa, ensuring that every older adult receives respectful, compassionate, and individualized care. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of continuous improvement through collaboration with residents, families, staff, and community partners. By championing the best practices and innovative solutions, we aim to enhance the quality of life and well-being of all older Iowans in nursing homes.
Our Partners
Click the image below to view an interactive map of INHQC partners.
This map is an ongoing project, please stay tuned as we continue to add partner sites!
CONGRATULATIONS 👏
Congratulations to our coalition members recognized as 2026 Quality Award recipients.
This award honors nursing homes for their commitment to quality improvement, resident-centered care, and excellence in long-term care.
We are proud to celebrate their achievement!
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