Montrose Health Center
400 South 7th Street, Montrose, IA 52639
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Montrose Health Center Compares
Montrose Health Center is a 44-bed for-profit nursing facility in Montrose, 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 (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (15.0%) is above the Iowa average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 44 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.2% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (40% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 15.0% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2% (261% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.1% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Montrose Health Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Montrose Health Center with other nursing homes in Montrose.
How is Montrose Health Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Montrose Health Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Montrose Health Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 15.0% here versus 4.2% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Montrose Health Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 44 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Montrose Health Center?
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 Montrose Health Center?
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 Montrose
Montrose 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 Montrose.
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