Simpson Memorial Home
1000 North Miller Street, West Liberty, IA 52776
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 Simpson Memorial Home Compares
Simpson Memorial Home is a 55-bed nonprofit nursing facility in West Liberty, 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 health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.6%) is below the Iowa average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 55 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 61% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.1% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (32% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Simpson Memorial Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Simpson Memorial Home with other nursing homes in West Liberty.
How is Simpson Memorial Home addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Simpson Memorial Home keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Simpson Memorial Home doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.1% here versus 4.2% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Simpson Memorial Home's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 61% occupancy across 55 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Simpson Memorial Home?
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 Simpson Memorial Home?
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 West Liberty
West Liberty sits in Muscatine County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 7,015 (16.4%)
- Median age
- 38.2 years
- Median household income
- $60,435
- Median home value
- $135,400
Demographics for Muscatine County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near West Liberty.
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