Fellowship Village

Fellowship Village is a skilled nursing facility located at 300 East Jefferson in Inwood, Iowa (ZIP 51240), within Lyon County. The facility operates 40 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve a broad range of residents who rely on federal and state insurance programs. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest rating category. Fellowship Village holds an overall CMS star rating of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. Its staffing rating is 5 stars, reflecting documented staffing levels that meet or exceed CMS benchmarks for nurse and aide hours per resident per day. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, based on the frequency and severity of deficiencies identified during state and federal surveys. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, derived from clinical data including resident health outcomes such as rates of hospitalization, falls, and functional decline. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Fellowship Village is able to accept payment through both programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and benefit period limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria established by the state of Iowa. Individuals seeking to confirm current coverage options or payment terms should contact the facility directly at 712-753-4663 or consult with a benefits counselor. When compared to the national average overall CMS rating of 3.0 stars, Fellowship Village performs above average across all four rating categories. The 5-star overall rating and staffing rating, combined with 4-star scores in health inspections and quality measures, indicate that this facility consistently meets or exceeds the benchmarks used by CMS in its evaluation methodology. Prospective residents, family members, and referral professionals can access the full CMS dataset through the Nursing Home Compare tool maintained by the federal government for additional inspection history and clinical detail. All ratings reflect data as reported by CMS and are subject to periodic update.