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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Simpson Memorial Home

1000 N Miller St, West Liberty, IA 52776 View Map

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Overview of Simpson Memorial Home

With a proud history dating back to 1975, Simpson Memorial Home has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality senior care. It has been a remarkable non-profit residence situated in Wilton, Iowa, offering a diverse range of exceptional care services, including independent living, assisted living places, nursing home facilities, and a specialized dementia unit. Their unwavering commitment to providing a nurturing environment where seniors feel valued and supported sets them apart.
The home goes above and beyond to ensure that disabled adults can enjoy comfortable living, providing accessible spaces and round-the-clock emergency call capabilities. The shared spaces at Simpson Memorial Home are also tastefully decorated, fostering a warm and inviting atmosphere for socialization and relaxation. For those seeking independent living, the townhomes offer an unparalleled sense of homeliness, featuring spacious porches and convenient car garages. Additionally, the home provides essential services such as housekeeping, transportation, and delectable dining options.

(319) 627-4775

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.55/day Iowa avg: 4.30/day

Overall rating

4/5

Iowa avg: 3.1/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Iowa avg: 2.9/5

Staffing

4/5

Iowa avg: 3.5/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Iowa avg: 3.3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 55

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

55.3%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for

Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

68% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 months

Medicaid

8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$5.3M

Operating deficit

-$158.1K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$5,275,309.00

Operating deficit

$-158,134.00

Payroll costs

$2.5M

46.7% of revenue

Other operating costs

$2.9M

Total costs $5.4M

55-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 41 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy Rate

58%

Occupied Beds

32 of 55

Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

License Status

Active

License Date

November 7, 2025

License Expiration

November 7, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 700230

CMS Certification Number: 165418

County: Muscatine

Ownership & operating entity

Simpson Memorial Home is administrated by Chad Thomas.

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 3196274738

Breakdown by inspection type

10 renewal/recertification inspections
3 complaint investigations
5 incident investigations

Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 0 inspections

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Latest inspection

Date:December 26, 2025

Inspection history

Yes

21 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CLARENCE NURSING HOME INC

CCN: 165590

Occupancy: 97.4%

Home Revenue: $5,681,754.00

Payroll Costs: $2,884,358.00

Payroll %: 50.8%

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Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.0391

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Simpson Memorial Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: West Liberty

Bed Count: 55

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: GRUNDER, FREDRICK

CCN: 165418

Occupancy: 55.3%

Home Revenue: $4,937,313.00

Payroll Costs: $2,465,665.00

Payroll %: 49.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 33.20

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.5467

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Citations: 13

Severe Citations: 3

RN share vs State Avg:

+21%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+6%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-27%

Harmony Davenport

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IA 528030000

Bed Count: 105

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ARNOLD, RACHEL

CCN: 165033

Occupancy: 70.4%

Home Revenue: $6,979,552.00

Payroll Costs: $2,405,515.00

Payroll %: 34.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 67.20

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.7804

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 1

Citations: 36

Severe Citations: 3

RN share vs State Avg:

+14%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-12%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-7%

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Pets Allowed: No

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Pets Allowed: No

1000 N Miller St, West Liberty, IA 52776

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107

Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

14,385

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

6.6

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	15	6	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	7.9	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	57	6.8	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

3 staff

6.8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

88 staff

6.9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

9 staff

2.6hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

2.3hs shift avg

Dietary Services

2 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

10%

of total hours from contractors

1,433 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 22 Licensed Practical Nurse: 4 Registered Nurse: 8 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	35	22	57	6,845	91	100%	6.8
Medication Aide/Technician	9	0	9	1,811	90	99%	7.7
Registered Nurse	7	8	15	1,357	91	100%	6
Licensed Practical Nurse	3	4	7	1,147	90	99%	7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	478	61	67%	7.8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	472	59	65%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	464	58	64%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	427	56	62%	7.6
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	424	53	58%	8
Administrator	2	0	2	409	52	57%	7.9
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	153	60	66%	2.5
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	147	58	64%	2.5
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	97	13	14%	7.4
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	54	24	26%	2.3
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	47	22	24%	2.2
Medical Director	0	1	1	25	12	13%	2.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	1	1	17	22	24%	0.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	13	3	3%	4.3

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Total Health inspections 3

39% below Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.9

Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total Health citations 13

40% below Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.7

4.33 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 13 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 2

233% above Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6

Serious Health citations 1

11% above Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

Moderate Health citations 9

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Nutrition moderate citation Oct 17, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 17, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 17, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 17, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Part of: Simpson Memorial Home, Inc.

Resident Census by Payment Source

32 Total Residents

Medicaid 13 (40.6%)

Private Pay/Other 19 (59.4%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 15.2

48% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score 29.3

36% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 28.4%

51% above Iowa average.

Walking Ability Worsened 33.9%

72% above Iowa average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 25.5%

3% below Iowa average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.5%

31% below Iowa average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.3%

66% above Iowa average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.5%

2% above Iowa average.

Depressive Symptoms 16.7%

329% above Iowa average.

Antipsychotic Use 21.7%

14% above Iowa average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.7%

2% above Iowa average.

Influenza Vaccine 93.8%

2% below Iowa average.

Lost Too Much Weight 3.9%

23% below Iowa average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 65.1%

23% worse than Iowa average

Antipsychotic medication increase 4.2%

126% worse than Iowa average

Influenza Vaccine 65.0%

11% worse than Iowa average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Simpson Memorial Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 55.3% ↑ 1.6pp vs 2023

Net Income -$158,134 ↑ ~$341K vs 2023

Total Payroll $3,236,305 ↑ ~$70K vs 2023

Profit Margin -3.2% ↑ 7.3pp vs 2023

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	92.8%	91.1%	89.4%	77.5%	76.8%	80.2%	76.4%	71.4%	64.4%	51.6%	54.7%	53.8%	55.3%
Beds	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	55	55	55
Net Income	$456,421	$418,604	$141,226	$270,265	$370,930	$583,408	$103,558	$340,689	$639,981	$399,295	$272,797	-$498,877	-$158,134
Gross Revenue	$5,511,620	$5,954,277	$6,195,104	$5,541,012	$5,597,049	$6,894,255	$6,213,559	$6,280,936	$6,021,823	$5,561,670	$5,218,283	$4,738,752	$4,937,313
Operating Expenses	$4,739,087	$5,168,132	$5,738,430	$4,609,747	$4,567,900	$5,052,921	$5,029,999	$4,842,702	$4,725,444	$4,910,255	$4,874,957	$4,867,305	$5,016,129
Net Patient Revenue	$5,117,707	$5,255,441	$5,574,638	$4,683,606	$4,822,294	$5,574,456	$5,103,046	$5,119,302	$5,064,430	$4,666,725	$4,663,989	$4,250,378	$4,578,765
Total Payroll	$2,980,116	$3,351,546	$3,684,944	$3,086,254	$3,031,214	$3,361,670	$3,447,924	$3,285,077	$3,222,667	$3,053,204	$3,248,574	$3,165,890	$3,236,305
Profit Margin %	8.3%	7.0%	2.3%	4.9%	6.6%	8.5%	1.7%	5.4%	10.6%	7.2%	5.2%	-10.5%	-3.2%
Medicare %	6.1%	7.4%	7.8%	10.6%	10.1%	13.2%	10.2%	10.3%	8.5%	12.5%	9.3%	6.2%	4.3%
Medicaid %	39.7%	33.6%	31.0%	26.9%	35.1%	34.2%	33.3%	34.3%	30.7%	31.0%	36.1%	39.1%	38.4%
Private %	54.2%	59.0%	61.2%	62.5%	54.8%	52.6%	56.5%	55.3%	60.8%	56.5%	54.6%	54.6%	57.2%
Revenue/Day	$232	$243	$263	$255	$264	$293	$282	$302	$331	$381	$374	$394	$411
Cost/Day	$215	$239	$271	$251	$250	$266	$277	$286	$308	$401	$391	$451	$450
Avg Length of Stay	129.2 days	149.1 days	128.6 days	129.5 days	103.8 days	114.6 days	104.2 days	119.4 days	103.5 days	86.8 days	208.1 days	149.9 days	152.6 days

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

General: Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

IA Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

IA Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

IA Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

General: Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

IA Specifics: Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

IA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

IA Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Asset Limits: Not specified; credit-based.

IA Specifics: Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

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Simpson Memorial Home

Simpson Memorial Home is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Simpson Memorial Home is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Simpson Memorial Home

Simpson Memorial Home is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Simpson Memorial Home is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Contact Information

Inspection History

18 visits/inspections

Breakdown by inspection type

Latest inspection

Inspection history

21 deficiencies

Inspection Reports

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Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

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Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Iowa Seniors

Elderly Waiver

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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