Montrose Health Center
Montrose, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165304) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $43,079
Phone: (319) 463-5438 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Montrose Health Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Montrose Health Center reports total nurse hours of about 3.32 per resident per day, including roughly 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Montrose Health Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $43,079.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Montrose Health Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Montrose, Lee County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 1996. The facility is licensed for 44 beds and reports an average daily census of 40.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Montrose Health Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. The facility's four component ratings vary: the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.32, with registered nurse (RN) hours of about 0.80 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $43,079.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Montrose Health Center in this data, and there is no Special Focus Facility designation listed. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This information is sourced from CMS Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Montrose Health Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Montrose Health Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports about 3.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a 43.6% nursing staff turnover rate, earning a 4-star staffing rating from CMS.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $43,079.00 for this facility, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
According to the available data, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Montrose Health Center is certified for 44 beds and has an average daily census of 40.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data is included in this record.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Montrose Health Center scores 3, 2, 4, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 3194635438 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3194635438 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for Montrose Health Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165304?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.