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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Montrose Health Center

Montrose Health Center is a for profit - corporation facility in Montrose, IA with 44 certified beds and a 4-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 15 deficiency records. Total penalties: $49K.

400 South 7th Street, Montrose, IA 52639

Phone: 3194635438

Overall CMS Rating

4/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Montrose Health Center holds a 4-star CMS overall rating — well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 5 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

4 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
3.53
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
15
Inspection findings on file · 5 serious
$49K
Federal penalties (3)

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.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165304
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
44
Residents
38
In Hospital
No
County
Lee
Last Inspection
Oct 2, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.84 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.29
CNA Hours
2.40
Total Nursing Hours
3.53 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
31.0%
RN Turnover
25.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Montrose Health Center

Montrose Health Center operates 44 certified beds in Montrose, IA with approximately 38 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★). 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.

The inspection file contains 15 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 5 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 3 penalties totaling $49K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.53 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.84 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Montrose Health Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. 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. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 31.0%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. 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 details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (15 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 2, 2025 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Sep 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: Oct 8, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 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: Oct 8, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2024 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 25, 2024 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Apr 25, 2024 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Apr 25, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 25, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 25, 2024 Tag: 0940

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Apr 25, 2024 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 25, 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: May 10, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 25, 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: May 10, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 25, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm May 24, 2023 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 31, 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 10.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 1.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 8.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 16.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 18.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 97.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 12.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 24.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 19.3% Yes

Penalty History 3 penalties totaling $49K

Date Type Amount
Sep 19, 2024 Fine $26K
Apr 25, 2024 Fine $17K
May 24, 2023 Fine $6K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Montrose Health Center?
Montrose Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Montrose Health Center?
Montrose Health Center reports 3.53 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.84 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 31.0%.
How many beds does Montrose Health Center have?
Montrose Health Center has 44 certified beds with approximately 38 residents. The facility is located at 400 South 7th Street, Montrose, IA 52639.
Does Montrose Health Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Montrose Health Center has 15 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 5 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Montrose Health Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Montrose Health Center has received 3 penalties totaling $49K.
Who owns Montrose Health Center?
Montrose Health Center is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Montrose Health Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Montrose Health Center was on Oct 2, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Montrose Health Center?
Montrose Health Center 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. Always verify information directly 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.