Birkwood Village of Fort Madison

Nursing Home

1702 41st Street
Fort Madison, IA 52627 · Lee County
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Call (319) 372-8021

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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.8 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

1Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
25Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$0Federal fines, last 3 years (0 fines)

Most recent standard inspection: April 16, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
October 30, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (319) 372-8021 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
4.40 hours · state avg 3.86, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.62 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
3.66 hours · state avg 3.38
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
56.1% · state avg 44.1%
RN turnover (yearly)
73.3%
Administrators who left (yearly)
1

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Iowa, Medicaid long-term care is provided through HCBS Elderly Waiver.

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Pricing

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
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Facility-provided room cameras
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Authorized remote family viewing
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Live video visitation
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Ownership

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain / affiliation
Not Available
Legal business name
Fort Madison Health Center Operations LLC
Owner or managerRoleShare
HOLTKAMP, MARK5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST50%
KIDWELL, KEVIN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST50%
FULLHART, DAWNW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE—
HOLTKAMP, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
HOLTKAMP, MARKCORPORATE OFFICER—
KIDWELL, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
LEE COUNTY BANK5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
165227
Certified beds
80
Average residents per day
62.6
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
First certified
August 20, 1993
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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