Bishop Drumm Care Center
Public record summary
About this facility — Bishop Drumm Care Center
Bishop Drumm Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Johnston, Iowa. It is licensed for 150 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Iowa (57 beds).
It is one of 8 senior care facilities in Johnston and 389 skilled nursing facilities across Iowa. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Bishop Drumm Care Center 100 times across 20 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $258,177 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Ownership & operator
Registered owners & officers
Regulatory standing
Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)
Services & coverage
Inspection record
Kitchen & food safety
16 earlier / fire-safety inspections (84 citations)
Federal penalties
Visitor reviews
★★★★★Heather Rehmer OH-Oregon · 2026-04-30 · via Google“I can’t say enough good things about Bishop Drumm. The food is consistently excellent—fresh, flavorful, and something residents genuinely look forward to every day. Beyond that, the life enrichment programs are truly meaningful, offering a wide range of engaging activities that bring joy, purpose, and connection to residents’ lives. What stands out the most, though, is the staff and leadership. T…”
★★★★★Ryan Fugate · 2026-03-27 · via Google“Bishop Drumm is a truly outstanding senior living community that delivers excellence across the board. From the moment you walk in, the environment feels welcoming, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed to create comfort and peace of mind. The staff are exceptional—professional, compassionate, and consistently attentive. They treat residents with genuine respect and care, and it’s clear they…”
★★★★★Shelly Murriel · 2026-07-15 · via Google“The activity department at Bishop Drumm is fantastic! I truly enjoyed watching the smiles on the residents’ faces during their creative “car wash” activity. Staff washed the residents’ wheelchair wheels, took them through a sprinkler with bubbles, and finished the fun with ice cream. It was such a joyful, thoughtful activity, and the residents clearly loved every minute of it!❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤…”
