Nursing Homes in Fort Madison, IA

Fort Madison, Iowa is served by 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average CMS overall rating of 3.0 out of 5 among rated providers. Compare profiles below.

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Nursing Homes profiles in Fort Madison

Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Birkwood Village of Fort Madison Fort Madison, IA 52627 CMS rating 3.0 / 580 beds

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About nursing homes in Fort Madison

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

For families in Fort Madison, IA, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes does Fort Madison have?

According to current CMS data, Fort Madison, IA has 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall rating of 3.0 out of 5 among rated providers.

What is the best way to compare nursing homes in Fort Madison?

To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed. Open any profile above to see the full CMS rating breakdown, inspection findings, fines, staffing, and ownership record.

Will Medicare pay for nursing homes in Fort Madison?

Listings here are Medicare-certified, but coverage rules and costs vary by service and setting. Confirm current availability, Medicare and Medicaid participation, and costs directly with the provider.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data as of 2026-10-06. This page is informational and is not medical advice.

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