Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center

Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 3140 Plank Road in Keokuk, Iowa (zip code 52632), in Lee County. The facility operates 55 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. CMS assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across five categories: overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, indicating the level of nursing staff hours provided relative to resident census and acuity. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5, based on clinical data reported for residents across a range of health outcomes. Each of these individual ratings contributes to the overall composite score assigned by CMS. Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center is certified to accept payment from both Medicare and Medicaid, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal or state insurance programs to cover the cost of skilled nursing or long-term care services. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (319) 524-1800 to inquire about current availability, private pay options, and any additional insurance arrangements the facility may accommodate. When compared to national benchmarks, Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center performs above average across most rating categories. The national average overall star rating for nursing facilities is 3.0 out of 5. This facility's overall rating of 5 stars, combined with a staffing rating and quality measure rating each at 5 stars, positions it in the upper tier of CMS-rated facilities nationally. The health inspection rating of 4 stars also exceeds the national midpoint. These ratings are based on data collected and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the most current CMS data and to conduct on-site visits when evaluating care options.