Montrose Health Center
400 South 7th Street, Montrose, IA 52639 · (319) 463-5438
For profit - Corporation · 44 certified beds
Montrose Health Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2025, found 1 citation (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $43,079 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on October 2, 2025 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.October 2, 2025 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.March 26, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 25, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 25, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 25, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 25, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $25,740September 19, 2024
- Fine of $17,339April 25, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.32 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.80 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.29 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.23 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.6% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 44 |
| Average residents per day | 40.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Birkwood Village of Fort Madison Fort Madison · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center Keokuk · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Mississippi Valley Keokuk · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- West Point Care Center Inc West Point · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Montrose Health Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.