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HomeIowaBirkwood Village of Fort Madison

Birkwood Village of Fort Madison

1702 41st Street, Fort Madison, IA 526273193728021WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.8on Google(16 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
80
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $3,145

How Birkwood Village of Fort Madison Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
IA average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
IA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
IA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.52 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.79 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
52.5%
IA average
44.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 4.52 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.81.
Staff turnover is 52.5%, higher than the Iowa average of 44.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 24, 2025
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 16, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 9 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Lee County 65+
7,074
21.2% of county
County Population
33,442
Lee County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Birkwood Village of Fort Madison is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fort Madison, Iowa with 80 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
80
Avg Residents/Day
61.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 20, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Lee
Last Inspection
Apr 16, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
29.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (25)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Apr 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Actual Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Oct 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0810Potential for Harm

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0660Potential for Harm

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: Jan 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$3,145
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineSep 5, 2023
$3,145

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.81 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.92 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.79 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.52 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.77 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.5%
RN Turnover
73.3%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HOLTKAMP, MARK5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Mar 1, 2020
KIDWELL, KEVIN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Mar 1, 2020
LEE COUNTY BANK5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2020
FULLHART, DAWNW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 14, 2022
HOLTKAMP, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
KIDWELL, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
HOLTKAMP, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Birkwood Village of Fort Madison and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Birkwood Village of Fort Madison
Fort Madison, IACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $3,145
Montrose Health Center
Montrose, IA7.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $43,079
West Point Care Center Inc
West Point, IA8.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $13,627
River Hills Village in Keokuk
Keokuk, IA13.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Mississippi Valley
Keokuk, IA14.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $19,663
Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center
Keokuk, IA14.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation
Burlington, IA15.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Birkwood Village of Fort Madison
Fort Madison, IA · Current facility
—3/53/53/5$3,145
Montrose Health Center
Montrose, IA
7.3 mi3/52/54/5$43,079
West Point Care Center Inc
West Point, IA
8.1 mi5/54/54/5$13,627
River Hills Village in Keokuk
Keokuk, IA
13.4 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Mississippi Valley
Keokuk, IA
14.1 mi3/53/53/5$19,663
Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center
Keokuk, IA
14.2 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation
Burlington, IA
15.9 mi3/53/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Birkwood Village of Fort Madison?▾
Birkwood Village of Fort Madison has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Birkwood Village of Fort Madison cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Birkwood Village of Fort Madison participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Birkwood Village of Fort Madison had any health inspection violations?▾
Birkwood Village of Fort Madison had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 16, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $3,145.
What are the staffing levels at Birkwood Village of Fort Madison?▾
Birkwood Village of Fort Madison provides 4.52 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours, 0.92 LPN hours, and 2.81 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.5%.
How many beds does Birkwood Village of Fort Madison have?▾
Birkwood Village of Fort Madison has 80 certified beds with an average of 61.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 77% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Birkwood Village of Fort Madison?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Birkwood Village of Fort Madison?▾
On Google Maps, Birkwood Village of Fort Madison has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 16 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.