West Bend Health And Rehabilitation
West Bend, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165444) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (515) 887-4071 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
West Bend Health And Rehabilitation holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
West Bend Health And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 2.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. CMS has not reported nursing staff turnover data for this facility.
West Bend Health And Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
West Bend Health And Rehabilitation is a 45-bed nursing home in West Bend, Palo Alto County, Iowa, with an average daily census of 43.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 14, 2001. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 3 stars; quality measures, 5 stars; and staffing, 3 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours of 2.94 per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in the available CMS data.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which targets nursing homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
West Bend Health And Rehabilitation is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above 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 2.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; CMS has not reported turnover data for this facility.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 45 certified beds and an average daily census of 43.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 14, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5158874071 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This isn't covered by CMS data; contact the facility at 5158874071 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165444?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.