Fort Dodge Health And Rehabilitation
Fort Dodge, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165156) · 65 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $166,043
Phone: (515) 576-7226 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fort Dodge Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Fort Dodge Health And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 48.8%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $166,043.00 for Fort Dodge Health And Rehabilitation, with no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Fort Dodge Health And Rehabilitation is a for-profit nursing home in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 17, 1990. The facility has 65 certified beds with an average of 59.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, quality measures rating is 2 out of 5, and staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing hours average 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.8%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $166,043.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
Fort Dodge Health And Rehabilitation is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 out of 5. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility or through the Medicare Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 and turnover of 48.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $166,043.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 65 certified beds with an average of 59.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 17, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall rating combining them; here they are 1, 2, 2, and 1 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5155767226 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5155767226 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165156?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.