RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Fort Madison, IA (2026)

Our current CMS data includes one eligible nursing home in Fort Madison, IA. See its ratings, staffing and inspection history below; this is the available local inventory, not a comparison with multiple local facilities. See how our ranking method works

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1Nursing Homes in Fort Madison
3.0/5
-0.1 vs state avgState avg: 3.10Fort Madison Avg Rating
$3K$50K vs state avgState avg: $53KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomeFort Madison, IA

Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison

For-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
80 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Below Iowa avg of 3.1

1702 41st StreetFort Madison, IA 52627

(319) 372-8021

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Care landscape in Fort Madison

How Fort Madison compares with the rest of Iowa on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+21.8%

    A little higher than the state average of 20.3%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover52.5%

    About 19% higher than the state average of 44.2%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability14.1%

    A little higher than the state average of 13.8%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Fort Madison, IA?

This page evaluates 1 eligible nursing homes in Fort Madison, IA and shows the top 1.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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