West Bend Health and Rehabilitation

West Bend Health and Rehabilitation is a long-term care facility located at 203 Fourth Street NW in West Bend, Iowa (zip code 50597), in Palo Alto County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 45 certified beds, placing it among the smaller nursing facilities in the state. 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 performance. West Bend Health and Rehabilitation holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating also stands at 3 stars, indicating performance at the national average in that category. The staffing rating is 1 star, which falls below the national average and reflects lower measured staffing levels relative to peer facilities. In contrast, the quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating that the facility performs above national averages on the clinical quality measures tracked by CMS. These quality measures typically include metrics related to resident health outcomes, such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and hospitalizations. West Bend Health and Rehabilitation is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid payments. Medicare coverage generally applies to short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria as defined by Iowa Medicaid guidelines. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to clarify current coverage options and any applicable costs. When viewed against national benchmarks, West Bend Health and Rehabilitation presents a mixed profile. Its overall and health inspection ratings are consistent with the national average of 3.0 stars, suggesting typical performance in those areas. The 1-star staffing rating is a notable area where the facility falls below national norms, while the 5-star quality measure rating represents a significant strength relative to national averages. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS based on reported data and may change over time. Individuals seeking additional information about this facility may consult the CMS Care Compare database for the most current ratings and inspection reports.