Birkwood Village of Fort Madison

    1702 41st St, Fort Madison, IA 52627
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.09·(22)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.5
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive nursing and caregiving staff
    • Supportive end-of-life and hospice coordination
    • Engaging resident activities and social programming
    • Clean, bright and welcoming interior environment
    • Fairly good meal quality and dining service
    • Professional and supportive administrative team
    • Sense of family-like community among staff and residents
    • Positive workplace environment for employees

    Cons

    • Weak family communication and exclusion from care planning
    • Gaps in clinical care coordination and monitoring
    • Inconsistent assistance with activities of daily living and dining supervision
    • Deficient accountability, transparency, and incident documentation
    • Incomplete emergency-safety infrastructure and documentation
    • Weak background-screening and hiring controls
    • Variable staff conduct and communication tone
    • Delays in recognizing and escalating acute clinical deterioration

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed picture in which notable strengths coexist with significant operational concerns. Many families and observers described compassionate, attentive caregivers and a team that provides strong hospice and end-of-life support. Residents and families also cited an engaging activity program, generally good dining, and a clean, bright living environment that can feel more like a community than an institutional setting. Several reviewers praised the administrative team and said staff create a supportive workplace culture.

    At the same time, multiple accounts point to systemic weaknesses in communication, care coordination, and safety oversight. Families described being excluded from care-planning meetings and from timely updates, including instances where designated medical decision-makers were not engaged. These communication gaps align with broader concerns about coordination of clinical services — examples include missed or delayed treatments, inconsistent monitoring of clinical status, and delays in appropriate escalation to higher-level care.

    Care delivery shows variability. While many staff members are characterized as caring and professional, others were described as exhibiting problematic conduct or a dismissive communication tone. Operationally, there are consistent indications of uneven support for activities of daily living such as assistance with meals, grooming, and oral care. These patterns suggest inconsistent staffing practices or procedural adherence at the bedside that can affect daily comfort and health monitoring.

    Facility-level safety and compliance issues were also raised. Observations include gaps in emergency-safety infrastructure and recordkeeping, and citations that resulted in regulatory action and a financial penalty; one allegation concerned a hiring decision that should prompt review of background-screening processes. Documentation shortfalls — for example, incomplete drill records and other missing logs — compound concerns about preparedness and accountability.

    For prospective residents and families, the facility shows clear strengths in caregiver compassion, activities, and the general living environment, but the documented operational vulnerabilities are significant enough to warrant careful inquiry. Recommended questions to ask during a tour or family meeting include: how the facility involves medical powers of attorney in care planning, what protocols ensure continuity of clinical treatments (including how missed treatments are prevented), specifics of background-check and hiring policies, recent regulatory citation resolutions, staffing continuity and training, and where emergency systems (sprinklers, fire-drill schedules) cover the building and how records are maintained. Reviewing recent state survey findings and requesting examples of care-plan communication records can help clarify whether the facility’s positive elements are matched by reliable operational practices.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Birkwood Village of Fort Madison is located at 1702 41st St, Fort Madison, IA, 52627.

    About Birkwood Village of Fort Madison

    Birkwood Village of Fort Madison sits in Fort Madison, Iowa, as a for-profit care facility with certified beds for up to 80 residents, though the daily census runs around 57 residents on average, and direct owners Mark Holtkamp and Kevin Kidwell each hold half ownership. Inspection reports show the facility has had 31 documented deficiencies over time, with 2 of those related to infection prevention, and inspectors have cited them for not meeting care requirements around bladder care, infection control, and quality of life for both continent and incontinent residents. Staff members at Birkwood Village log about 4.56 nurse hours per resident each day, which is higher than the state average of 3.8, but the nurse turnover rate is also above the state average, coming in at 49.3%. Facility leadership includes Ann Abolt as Administrator and Renee Hudnut, RN, serving as the Assisted Living Director. Birkwood Village of Fort Madison offers a range of options, including short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, memory support, assisted living, and independent living, so residents can choose what fits best for their needs, and there are different services and amenities to help with comfort and daily life. The building features named care programs and has specific terms for rooms and features, though little public information about the facility's details exists. The company's listed as a Premier Partner with IHCA. The nursing team aims to provide top-quality care, though inspection reports show where improvements have been needed, especially in infection control and resident care.

    People often ask...

    Birkwood Village of Fort Madison offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 19 photos of Birkwood Village of Fort Madison on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 1702 41st St, Fort Madison, IA 52627.

    No, Birkwood Village of Fort Madison does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing licenses assisted living and long-term care programs, conducting recertification visits and complaint investigations.

    License number3720
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Programs
    Capacity42 residents
    EffectiveNovember 28th, 2025
    ExpiresNovember 28th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    3

    Reports

    5

    Citations

    1

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    12 Aug 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies during the investigation.
    09 May 2024Initial
    Found failures to administer prescribed medications and treatments as ordered to multiple residents.
    • 481-67.5(2)f(4)Medications
    09 May 2024Initial
    Identified multiple deficiencies in care documentation and planning, including diabetes management guidance, transfer assistance documentation, and service plan adequacy.
    • 481-67.3(2)Tenant Rights
    • 481-69.23(1)bCriteria for Admission / Retention of Tenants
    • 481-69.25(1)qTenant Documents
    • 481-69.26(4)aService Plans

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