Montrose Health Center

Montrose Health Center is a long-term care facility located at 400 South 7th Street in Montrose, Iowa, within Lee County. The facility operates as a for-profit corporation and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid patients. It has a total of 44 certified beds, placing it among the smaller skilled nursing facilities in the state. CMS assigns Montrose Health Center an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating draws from three individual domains. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting findings from recent state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels that compare favorably to national norms across nursing and aide categories. The quality measure rating reaches 5 stars, the highest tier available, based on clinical data related to resident outcomes such as rates of hospitalization, functional decline, and medication management. Each domain contributes to the overall rating but is measured independently. Montrose Health Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal insurance programs. Individuals whose long-term care needs are funded through Medicaid may be eligible for placement at this facility, subject to availability and the specific terms of Iowa's Medicaid program. Medicare coverage at skilled nursing facilities is generally limited to qualifying short-term stays following a hospital admission. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to confirm current payment policies and bed availability directly with the facility by contacting the phone number on record. When compared to national benchmarks, Montrose Health Center performs above average in most measured categories. The overall 4-star rating exceeds the national mean of 3.0 stars. The 5-star quality measure rating places the facility in the top tier nationally for clinical outcomes data reported to CMS. The staffing rating of 4 stars also surpasses the national average, while the health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns with the national midpoint. These figures are drawn from the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare dataset and reflect the most recently available reporting period. Star ratings are subject to periodic updates as new inspection, staffing, and quality data are submitted and reviewed by CMS.