Birkwood Village of Fort Madison
1702 41st Street, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Birkwood Village of Fort Madison Compares
Birkwood Village of Fort Madison is a 80-bed for-profit nursing facility in Fort Madison, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.2%) is above the Iowa average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 80 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 77% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.3% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (57% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.7% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8% (50% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2% (145% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.8% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8% (33% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Birkwood Village of Fort Madison
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Birkwood Village of Fort Madison with other nursing homes in Fort Madison.
What keeps Birkwood Village of Fort Madison's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Birkwood Village of Fort Madison keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.3% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Birkwood Village of Fort Madison doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.7% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Birkwood Village of Fort Madison?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Birkwood Village of Fort Madison?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Fort Madison
Fort Madison sits in Lee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 6,869 (20.2%)
- Median age
- 43.3 years
- Median household income
- $52,072
- Median home value
- $98,400
Demographics for Lee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fort Madison.
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