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Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center is a non profit - other facility in West Burlington, IA with 160 certified beds and a 2-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 14 deficiency records. Total penalties: $65K.

1307 South Gear Avenue, West Burlington, IA 52655

Phone: 3197681000

Overall CMS Rating

2/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center holds a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

2 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
4.53
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
14
Inspection findings on file · 2 serious
$65K
Federal penalties (2)

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

1/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165110
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
160
Residents
136
In Hospital
Yes
County
Des Moines
Last Inspection
May 1, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
1.33 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.48
CNA Hours
2.71
Total Nursing Hours
4.53 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
18.4%
RN Turnover
12.2%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center operates 160 certified beds in West Burlington, IA with approximately 136 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 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 (1★), 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 14 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 2 penalties totaling $65K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 4.53 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 1.33 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Non profit - Other" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider embedded within a hospital campus, Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein 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 18.4%, 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 (14 most recent)

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Dec 17, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 22, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 30, 2025 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: Nov 13, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2025 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: Jul 3, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 1, 2025 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 23, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 1, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 23, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 1, 2025 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 23, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 1, 2025 Tag: 0803

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 23, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 1, 2025 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 23, 2025

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Nov 13, 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: Dec 5, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 13, 2024 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 13, 2024 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 16, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 16, 2023 Tag: 0836

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 16, 2023 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 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 24.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 3.9% 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 2.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 90.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 67.8% 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 12.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 26.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 93.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 89.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 7.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 23.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 14.9% Yes

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $65K

Date Type Amount
Nov 12, 2024 Fine $8K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center?
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center?
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center reports 4.53 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.33 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 18.4%.
How many beds does Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center have?
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center has 160 certified beds with approximately 136 residents. The facility is located at 1307 South Gear Avenue, West Burlington, IA 52655.
Does Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center has 14 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center has received 2 penalties totaling $65K.
Who owns Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center?
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center is classified as "Non profit - Other" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid" and is located within a hospital.
When was Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center was on May 1, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center?
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein 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.