West Bend Health and Rehabilitation
203 Fourth Street NW, West Bend, IA 50597
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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 West Bend Health and Rehabilitation Compares
West Bend Health and Rehabilitation is a 45-bed for-profit nursing facility in West Bend, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.7%) is below the Iowa average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 45 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.4% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (31% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.7% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (83% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.5% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (65% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask West Bend Health and Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing West Bend Health and Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in West Bend.
What keeps West Bend Health and Rehabilitation's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help West Bend Health and Rehabilitation keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.4% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help West Bend Health and Rehabilitation keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.7% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does West Bend Health and Rehabilitation maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 45 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at West Bend Health and Rehabilitation?
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 West Bend Health and Rehabilitation?
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 Bend
West Bend sits in Palo Alto County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 1,948 (21.8%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $56,437
- Median home value
- $107,300
Demographics for Palo Alto 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 Bend.
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