Mississippi Valley

Mississippi Valley is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facility located at 500 Messenger Road in Keokuk, Iowa, within Lee County. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and maintains 83 certified beds. Mississippi Valley is currently active and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of one to five, with five representing the highest performance. Mississippi Valley holds an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility received a 4-star rating in health inspections, reflecting performance above the national baseline in that domain. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which aligns with the national average and indicates a moderate level of staffing relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, also above the national average, reflecting performance on clinical care indicators tracked by CMS. Mississippi Valley is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (319) 524-5321 to inquire about current availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance options that may be accepted. When compared to national averages, Mississippi Valley performs above the baseline in three of four CMS rating categories. The overall 4-star rating, the 4-star health inspection rating, and the 4-star quality measure rating all exceed the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average. These ratings are based on data reported to CMS and updated periodically as part of the agency's Nursing Home Care Compare program. Ratings reflect performance over defined reporting periods and are intended to provide a standardized reference point for comparing nursing facilities across the country. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review current CMS data and conduct in-person visits when evaluating care options.