Simpson Memorial Home
West Liberty, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165418) · 55 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 627-4775 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Simpson Memorial Home has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is about at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Simpson Memorial Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.0%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Simpson Memorial Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. The supplied CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Simpson Memorial Home is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in West Liberty, Iowa (Muscatine County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 2000. The facility is certified for 55 beds, with an average daily census of 33.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Simpson Memorial Home holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is about at the Iowa state average of 3.07. The facility's four component ratings are mixed: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a staffing rating of 4 stars, and a quality measures rating of 1 star. Families should review the quality measure details on Care Compare, as this is the lowest of the four scores.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the supplied data. There is no chain affiliation listed, and CMS data indicates no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Simpson Memorial Home has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, about at the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours, with a 40.0% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Simpson Memorial Home is certified for 55 beds and has an average daily census of 33.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not list a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on January 1, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Simpson Memorial Home scores 3 overall, 4 on health inspections, 4 on staffing, and 1 on quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This isn't specified in the available data; please contact the facility at (319) 627-4775 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at (319) 627-4775 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165418?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.