Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison
Fort Madison, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165227) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $3,145
Phone: (319) 372-8021 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison reports total nurse staffing of about 4.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.5%.
CMS records show Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison has 1 federal fine on record totaling $3,145.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility status are reported for this facility in the CMS data.
About this facility
Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa. The facility is certified for 80 beds and, according to CMS data, serves an average of 61.4 residents per day. It is operated under a for-profit, Limited Liability Company ownership structure and has been certified since August 20, 1993. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
CMS Care Compare assigns Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of approximately 4.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.5%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $3,145.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status reported for this facility in the CMS data provided.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility in the source data. This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly at Care Compare for the most up-to-date inspection and rating details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 52.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $3,145.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is reported for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 80 beds and has an average of 61.4 residents per day, according to CMS data.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation data was provided in the source data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on August 20, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3193728021 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3193728021 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165227?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.