Simpson Memorial Home
1000 North Miller Street · West Liberty, IA · 52776 · 3196274775
55 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.11 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.55 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C August 17, 2023
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165418 · certified since January 1, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.