Independent · Federal inspection records, searchable
Not a law firm · Not a government agency
Nursing Home Violations Public inspection data, searchable
Facility profile · CCN 165227

Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison

31 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $3,145.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
31
Total citations
22
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$3,145
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care7 Medication & Pharmacy6 Care Planning5 Resident Rights4 Nutrition & Dietary4

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6572 F6842 F7582 F7602 F8122

Citation history

31 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Apr 24, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Apr 24, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard
Apr 24, 2025F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Apr 24, 2025F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DStandard
Apr 24, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Apr 24, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Apr 24, 2025F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard
Apr 24, 2025F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard
Oct 30, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.GComplaint
Jun 20, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint
Jun 20, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Jun 20, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DStandard
Jun 20, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Jun 20, 2024F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.DStandard
Jun 20, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
Jun 20, 2024F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DStandard
Jun 20, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Jun 20, 2024F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Jun 20, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.DStandard
Jun 20, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Jun 20, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Jan 22, 2024F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.DComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $3,145 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Sep 5, 2023Fine$3,145—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

Concerned about care at Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison?

An attorney who focuses on nursing-home abuse and neglect can review the facility's record with you — citation patterns, scope/severity levels, complaint-driven findings — and tell you whether the law recognizes what happened.

  • Consultation is free and confidential
  • You pay nothing unless there is a recovery
  • Your note is shared only with vetted plaintiff attorneys
Free · Confidential · Nationwide network
Free Consultation Request
Tell us about your family's situation
A plaintiff attorney will review your note and respond within one business day.