Pella, IA
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $54,484 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1742 Main Street, Pella, IA
(641) 628-1244
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
93
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Wesleylife
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2014-05-30
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.72
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.72
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.59
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.68
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
31%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
44%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
1.5
0.7 pts better
|
1.9
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
2.1
0.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.8% |
94.0%
3.8 pts better
|
93.4%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.2%
4.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.3% |
3.7%
2.6 pts worse
|
3.3%
3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.7% |
4.0%
2.3 pts better
|
11.4%
9.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.7% |
4.9%
0.2 pts better
|
5.4%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 25.3% |
20.6%
4.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
5.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 21.5% |
19.8%
1.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 20.2% |
18.5%
1.7 pts worse
|
16.3%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.7% |
18.3%
0.6 pts better
|
14.9%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.0% |
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% |
2.5%
1.9 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.8% |
26.0%
2.2 pts better
|
19.8%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.6% |
4.3%
3.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.5% |
84.3%
7.2 pts better
|
81.7%
9.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 17.7% |
13.1%
4.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
5.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.2% |
1.9%
0.7 pts better
|
1.6%
0.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.1% |
73.3%
19.8 pts better
|
79.7%
13.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.1% |
21.3%
4.2 pts better
|
23.9%
6.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-09-03
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-08-20
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-10-26
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-10-26
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-31
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-10-26
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-10-11
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-10-26
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-10-26
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-06-29
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-06-29
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-29
Inspection history
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-12-11
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-12-11
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-25
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-09-25
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-25
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-09-25
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-09-25
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-09-25
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-09-25
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-25
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-09-25
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-02-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-06-04
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-07-20
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-07-20
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2023-07-20
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-07-20
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-07-20
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $41,230
Fine
Fine · fine $13,254
Fine
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
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