Nursing homes in Lee County, Iowa
Lee County, Iowa, has 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 392 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 76 health deficiencies over three cycles, 19.4 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $105K across 7 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Lee County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 6 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 19.4 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $105K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Point Care Center Inc | West Point | 46 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 19.6 | $14K | 7 May 2026 |
| Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center | Keokuk | 55 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12.7 | $25K | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Birkwood Village of Fort Madison | Fort Madison | 80 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 31.3 | $3K | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Mississippi Valley | Keokuk | 83 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 14.5 | $20K | 21 May 2026 |
| Montrose Health Center | Montrose | 44 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 34.1 | $43K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| River Hills Village In Keokuk | Keokuk | 84 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9.5 | — | 18 Sep 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 7 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 6 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 5 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 6 |
Chains present: Unlimited Development, Inc. (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lee County, Iowa?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 392 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lee County have the highest CMS ratings?
West Point Care Center Inc (5 stars), Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center (4 stars), Birkwood Village of Fort Madison (3 stars)
How do Lee County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 19.4 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.