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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

West Point Care Center Inc

West Point Care Center Inc is a for profit - limited liability company facility in West Point, IA with 46 certified beds and a 4-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 15 deficiency records. Total penalties: $14K.

607 6th Street, West Point, IA 52656

Phone: 3198376117

Overall CMS Rating

4/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

West Point Care Center Inc holds a 4-star CMS overall rating — well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

4 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
4.10
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
15
Inspection findings on file · 2 serious
$14K
Federal penalties (1)

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

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165569
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
46
Residents
28
In Hospital
No
County
Lee
Last Inspection
May 29, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.86 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.38
CNA Hours
2.86
Total Nursing Hours
4.10 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.04
Nursing Turnover
59.0%
RN Turnover
50.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About West Point Care Center Inc

West Point Care Center Inc operates 46 certified beds in West Point, IA with approximately 28 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 (4★), and quality measures (5★). 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 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $14K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 4.10 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.86 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, West Point Care Center Inc 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 59.0%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. 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 May 29, 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: Jun 11, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 29, 2025 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 29, 2025 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 11, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 13, 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: Mar 17, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2024 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2024 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: Jan 25, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Jan 22, 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: Jan 25, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2024 Tag: 0944

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2024 Tag: 0865

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2024 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Jan 22, 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: Jan 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2024 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 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: Jan 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 22, 2024 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 8, 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 25, 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 9.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% 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 6.6% 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 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 58.0% 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 7.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 30.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 96.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 19.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 12.5% Yes

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $14K

Date Type Amount
Jan 22, 2024 Fine $14K
Jan 22, 2024 Payment Denial -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for West Point Care Center Inc?
West Point Care Center Inc has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at West Point Care Center Inc?
West Point Care Center Inc reports 4.10 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.86 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 59.0%.
How many beds does West Point Care Center Inc have?
West Point Care Center Inc has 46 certified beds with approximately 28 residents. The facility is located at 607 6th Street, West Point, IA 52656.
Does West Point Care Center Inc have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, West Point Care Center Inc has 15 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has West Point Care Center Inc received any fines or penalties?
Yes, West Point Care Center Inc has received 1 penalties totaling $14K.
Who owns West Point Care Center Inc?
West Point Care Center Inc is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was West Point Care Center Inc last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for West Point Care Center Inc was on May 29, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for West Point Care Center Inc?
West Point Care Center Inc 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.