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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Mississippi Valley

500 Messenger Road, Keokuk, IA 52632

Mississippi Valley, a 83-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Keokuk, IA, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #235 of 385 rated homes in IA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#235 of 385
In-state rank among rated IA homes
5.67
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
12
Inspection findings · 3 serious

The verdict

Mississippi Valley, a 83-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Keokuk, IA, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #235 of 385 rated homes in IA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

3 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#235 of 385
In-state rank among rated IA homes
5.67
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
12
Inspection findings · 3 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 387 IA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165151
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
83
Residents
57
In Hospital
No
County
Lee
Last Inspection
May 21, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 5.67 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.57 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.71
CNA Hours
3.39
Total Nursing Hours
5.67 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
36.8%
RN Turnover
11.8%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Mississippi Valley

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Mississippi Valley ranks #235 of 385 rated nursing homes in IA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Mississippi Valley operates 83 certified beds in Keokuk, IA with approximately 57 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 3★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 12 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 3 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider has been fined 2 times by CMS, for a combined $20K. Staffing is reported at 5.67 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 1.57 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Mississippi Valley falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 36.8% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (12 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2026 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 20, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2026 Tag: 0628

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 20, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 21, 2026 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 20, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 21, 2026 Tag: 0552

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 20, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm Mar 12, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 19, 2024 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 20, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 19, 2024 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 20, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 19, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 20, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 19, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 20, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jun 19, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 20, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 24, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 16, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2023 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 29, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 17.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 4.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 10.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 11.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 8.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 11.8% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 27.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 12.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 84.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $20K

Date Type Amount
Jun 19, 2024 Fine $11K
Jan 24, 2024 Fine $9K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Mississippi Valley, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Mississippi Valley

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The IA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IA registry
  • Peer homes near 83 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Mississippi Valley?
Mississippi Valley has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (2★).
Where does Mississippi Valley rank among nursing homes in IA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Mississippi Valley ranks 235th among 385 rated nursing homes in IA (#235 of 385). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Mississippi Valley?
Mississippi Valley reports 5.67 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 1.57 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 36.8%.
How many beds does Mississippi Valley have?
Mississippi Valley has 83 certified beds with approximately 57 residents. The facility is located at 500 Messenger Road, Keokuk, IA 52632.
Does Mississippi Valley have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Mississippi Valley has 12 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 3 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Mississippi Valley received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Mississippi Valley has received 2 penalties totaling $20K.
Who owns Mississippi Valley?
Mississippi Valley is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Mississippi Valley last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Mississippi Valley was on May 21, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Mississippi Valley?
Mississippi Valley is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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