Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center
Keokuk, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165797) · 55 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $25,495
Phone: (319) 524-1800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 2.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.9%.
Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $25,495.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Keokuk, Iowa, operating in Lee County. The facility is certified for 55 beds and reports an average daily census of 49.1 residents. Ownership is structured as a for-profit limited liability company, and CMS records show no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on November 2, 2023.
According to CMS Care Compare, Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. This overall score is built from three component ratings: a Health Inspection rating of 2 out of 5, a Quality Measures rating of 5 out of 5, and a Staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 2.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on this facility's record, totaling $25,495.00. There have been no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility in the supplied data, and no Special Focus Facility designation is indicated. No chain affiliation information was provided in this data set.
Families should consult the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current picture, as this profile reflects CMS data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours, with 35.9% nursing staff turnover and a staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $25,495.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 55 beds with an average daily census of 49.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 2, 2023.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 2, 5, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3195241800 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3195241800 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165797?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.