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Reviews of Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation are sharply mixed, with some families praising friendly staff, cleanliness, and engaging activities, while others report serious concerns about hygiene, staffing responsiveness, and a recent decline under new leadership. The facility offers short and long-term rehabilitation with 24-hour nursing care and in-house physician oversight.
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Fort Dodge Health And Rehabilitation is a senior living community in Fort Dodge, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.6 out of 5 across 25 reviews.
Fort Dodge Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The facility offers 24-hour round-the-clock nursing care under the direction of in-house physicians, combining modern therapeutic approaches with hands-on treatment tailored to each resident's needs.
The community provides both short and long-term rehabilitation services designed to help residents regain strength and mobility. Staff work collaboratively with residents, families, and healthcare providers to develop comprehensive and effective care and treatment plans.
A wide variety of activities are available to keep residents engaged and active. The monthly activity calendar includes morning-to-night programming designed for diverse interests and abilities, supporting residents' overall well-being and quality of life.
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Help Me Choose3.6overall · 25 ratings combined
3.6★ on Google (25)
Susan Rusk
Feb 2026
My brother absolutely loves it there. The staff is very nice to him. They have several things to keep everyone interested. It looked very nice and clean to me did not have any odor. The food looks satisfactory to me. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for a good place for their relative. Susan Rusk
Gina Rowley
Dec 2025
My mom didn't get any supper served to her the day she was admitted. It was 7:30 pm when i stopped to see her. The nurse was very rude when I spoke with her about it. After this incident my mom had also said they'd just drop her tray off on her bedside table facing away from her. No help with moving her table in front of her or to remove coverings from dishes. My mom had cancer and needed to gain strength in order to possibly start chemo, very important that they served her food or helped her with her tray to access it instead of plopping it down and walking away! Another resident i know was also sitting in a recliner with what appeared to be chocolate drooled down his face.
Jane
Jul 2024
I have a loved one there currently amd not only do they bed bugs, that have been spread throughout the building they now have scabies!!!!!! The recent change in leadership has made the building go down hill in my opinion, you feel the tension in the air as soon as you walk into the building. I am currently looking for different placement for my loved one.
David Alberts
Aug 2021
This place was out dated and dark and dirty. The room window shade would covered up the air conditioner if you pulled it down. I moved the recliner in the room and found what looked like old bacon strips balled up!!! The bed mattress was hard as a rock and lumpy and the controls for raising or lowering the bed would still have the bed moving after you released the button. The call for help button was not working so my mom was without help all night long!!! Unacceptable!!! The Administrator said it was the maker of the call button fault! Take responsibility for your staff and out dated equipment. Never use this place!
Sydney Manske
Jul 2019
Treats everyone who walks through the door like family. Food is amazing, fun activities are held daily and the new therapy room is built perfectly with brand new equipment. Therapy staff makes getting stronger fun and is willing to work with anyone in the community. I would recommend this facility to anyone looking for long term care or rehab.
9 inspection visits in the last three years, 65 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 3, 2026
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 12, 2026
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 12, 2026
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2026
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 Mar 3, 2026
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 Mar 3, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2026
Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2026
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2026
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, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 20, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 2, 2025
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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 2, 2025
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 Oct 2, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 2, 2025
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 2, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 10, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 10, 2025
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 17, 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 17, 2025
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 Jan 30, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 24, 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 Jan 29, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 31, 2025
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 31, 2025
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 31, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 19, 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 19, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 29, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 29, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 19, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 5, 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 Apr 5, 2024
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 19, 2024
Develop a communication plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 19, 2024
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 19, 2024
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 19, 2024
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 14, 2024
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 29, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 29, 2024
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 Mar 29, 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 Mar 14, 2024
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 Mar 29, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 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 Mar 29, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 29, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 21, 2023
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 21, 2023
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.
Fort Dodge Health And Rehabilitation offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Fort Dodge Health And Rehabilitation is located at 728 14th Avenue North in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Reviews of Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation are sharply mixed, with some families praising friendly staff, cleanliness, and engaging activities, while others report serious concerns about hygiene, staffing responsiveness, and a recent decline under new leadership. The facility offers short and long-term rehabilitation with 24-hour nursing care and in-house physician oversight.
Fort Dodge Health And Rehabilitation had 9 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 65 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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