Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center has a Trust Grade of B+, indicating it is above average and recommended for families seeking care. It ranks #70 out of 392 facilities in Iowa, placing it in the top half, and is the best option among six nursing homes in Lee County. The facility is new and has no historical trend data, but it reports an excellent overall rating of 5/5 stars for care and health inspections. While staffing is rated good at 4/5 stars, the 55% turnover rate is concerning as it exceeds the state average, which may affect continuity of care. However, the facility has had no fines and boasts more RN coverage than 92% of Iowa facilities, ensuring that residents receive attentive care. Notably, there are no deficiencies or incidents reported, which is a strong positive indicator for families considering this home.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Iowa
- #70/392
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Too New
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 55% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Iowa facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 48 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Iowa. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ✓ Good
- No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Iowa avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
7 points above Iowa average of 48%
The Ugly 0 deficiencies on record
Clean Inspection Record
This facility has zero deficiencies on record - the average nursing home has 7. Only 1% of facilities nationally achieve a completely clean inspection record.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (85/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Iowa.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Iowa facilities.
- • No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
- • 55% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
About This Facility
What is Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Iowa, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center Staffed?
CMS rates Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 55%, which is 9 percentage points above the Iowa average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs.
What Have Inspectors Found at Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center?
Based on CMS data, Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center has no deficiency citations on record during the current review period. This is relatively uncommon - most facilities receive at least some citations during routine inspections.
Who Owns and Operates Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center?
Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 55 certified beds and approximately 49 residents (about 89% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in KEOKUK, Iowa.
How Does Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center Compare to Other Iowa Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Iowa, Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (55%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate.
Is Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Iowa. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center Stick Around?
Staff turnover at Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center is high. At 55%, the facility is 9 percentage points above the Iowa average of 46%. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center Ever Fined?
Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center on Any Federal Watch List?
Southeast Iowa Healthcare Center is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.