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Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison

1702 41st Street

4(20 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
80
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
80
Care continuum
Independent living through skilled nursing, all on one campus
Specialized care
On-site ventilator care available
Short-term stays
Respite care offered for temporary stays

What Families Think

Birkwood Village of Fort Madison offers a full continuum of care, from independent living through skilled nursing, ventilator care, and respite stays. Reviewers are largely positive about the warmth and attentiveness of the care staff and the range of activities, but a couple of reports raise serious concerns about communication with families, care oversight, and a compliance violation involving a staff member with an elder-abuse conviction.

The Good

  • Staff described as attentive, professional, and compassionate
  • Strong praise for hospice and end-of-life care
  • Wide variety of resident activities and social events
  • Family members feel loved ones are safe and well cared for

The Bad

  • One report of family being excluded from care meetings and updates
  • One report of missed dialysis treatments before a hospital transfer
  • One inspection found staff hired despite an elder-abuse conviction, taking 3 months to reach compliance
  • One report cites a $36k+ fine and lapses in fire-drill recordkeeping

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison is a senior living community in Fort Madison, Iowa offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 20 reviews.

About Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison

Birkwood Village of Fort Madison is a senior living community in Fort Madison, Iowa offering independent living, assisted living, memory support, and comprehensive long-term care including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, ventilator care, and respite care.

The community provides a full continuum of care tailored to meet each resident's unique needs and preferences. Services encompass short-term rehabilitation stays as well as permanent residency options, with specialized support for memory care residents.

Birkwood Village emphasizes resident well-being through attention to physical, emotional, and social needs. The community is designed as a warm, welcoming environment where residents experience friendship, wellness, and peace of mind as part of daily life.

Types of Care at Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison

Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison

4overall · 20 ratings combined

4★ on Google (20)

Marilyn Dingus

Jun 2026

via Google

Our family has been very pleased with the care and compassion shown to our dad at the Birkwood Assisted Living since he moved in last year. He often says ,"This isnt home," and of course nothing can truly replace home. But he also knows he is surrounded by caring staff, friends and a safe environment where he is well cared for. We especially appreciate all the many activities offered to residents. From games and social events to entertainment, exercise program, outings and holiday celebrations. There is always something available to help residents stay active and connected. Working in the healthcare myself, I tend to be very particular and and pay close attention to the quality of care , my dad receives. ALL the staff at the Birkwood is absolutely the best - from housekeeping, nursing/ caregiving, dietary, administration, and maintenance. Always attentive, professional and caring. They go above and beyond to make sure my dad is comfortable and supported. Knowing my dad is safe and cared for gives our family a peace of mind. We are grateful for everything Birkwood does for him and the other residents.

Angie Becker

Jun 2025

via Google

Our loved one was placed in the skilled nursing home at Birkwood Village but was moved into hospice care shortly afterwards. We can’t thank all the nurses and the entire staff for the care they gave her during her last days. Every single person we encountered was amazing to us. Highly recommend Birkwood Village, it was comforting to know they all cared so much for the patients and their families.

Carly Turcios

Jun 2025

via Google

I am writing this review to share my serious concerns regarding the care and communication at Birkwood Village, where my grandmother recently was a resident. Despite repeated assurances from the care coordinator that I would be included in care meetings and kept in the loop, a major meeting was held on April 15 and May 29 without any notice to me. I was explicitly promised involvement and was deeply disappointed to be excluded. In a concerning turn, the care coordinator later claimed during my visit on May 14 that she “didn’t know I existed.” This is simply not true—she personally contacted me prior to my grandmother’s admittance to the facility to review her information and provide updates. This contradiction raises serious questions about accountability and transparency. Additionally, the care coordinator failed to follow through on her promises to help us find a suitable facility for my grandmother to transfer to. Despite multiple conversations, no real assistance or information was provided leaving us feeling abandoned in a critical time of need. Even more troubling, Birkwood Village failed to communicate with my grandmother’s designated medical power of attorney regarding her treatment or any changes to her care—something that should be standard protocol. To make matters worse, my grandmother was allowed to miss three dialysis treatments in a single week. When I visited and asked staff for an explanation, I was met with vague or dismissive responses. Finally, to add, she was transferred via ambulance to Blessing hospital two days after being discharged and admitted with critically low hemoglobin requiring blood transfusion, sepsis, and fluid overload. None of these issues started after discharge. While I know there are individual staff members who mean well, the systemic failures at Birkwood Village—especially around communication, follow-through, and basic health oversight—are unacceptable. Families deserve honesty, responsiveness, and a commitment to resident well-being. I sincerely hope this review leads to real improvements for all residents. — Carly Turcios

Sandy Holtkamp

Feb 2025

via Google

Birkwood is the perfect fit for our mom. Knowing she is being taken care of day and night. The activities they have for the residents is amazing. Thanks for being in Fort Madison

Anthony Franklin

Dec 2017

via Google

Three stars would be generous. The positive: they keep it adequately staffed and they are qualified, meals are fairly good. The negative: they hired someone who was convicted of elderly abuse and it took them three months to become compliant. Their sprinkler system is only in the hallways. And they had one fine for $36k+ . Nursing home failed to assist residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Nursing home did not have record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 49 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 16, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2026

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 1, 2026

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2026

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 27, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2026

Feb 18, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 13, 2026

Apr 24, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 29, 2025

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 29, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 29, 2025

  • Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 29, 2025

  • Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 29, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 29, 2025

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 30, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 16, 2025

  • Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2025

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2025

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2025

  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2025

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2025

Oct 30, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 12, 2024

Jun 20, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard24 citations
  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 12, 2024

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 9, 2024

  • Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 29, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 17, 2024

  • Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 12, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 5, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 12, 2024

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 8, 2024

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 12, 2024

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 26, 2024

  • Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 25, 2024

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 20, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 20, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 26, 2024

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 20, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 20, 2024

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 20, 2024

  • Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 20, 2024

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 20, 2024

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 20, 2024

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 20, 2024

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 20, 2024

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 20, 2024

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 20, 2024

Jan 22, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 23, 2024

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison offer?

Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison located?

Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison is located at 1702 41st Street in Fort Madison, Iowa.

What do families say about Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison?

Birkwood Village of Fort Madison offers a full continuum of care, from independent living through skilled nursing, ventilator care, and respite stays. Reviewers are largely positive about the warmth and attentiveness of the care staff and the range of activities, but a couple of reports raise serious concerns about communication with families, care oversight, and a compliance violation involving a staff member with an elder-abuse conviction.

How did Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison do on recent health and safety inspections?

Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 49 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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