Cycle 1
Health 2025-07-03 · Fire 2025-07-03
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Newton, IA
Traditions Memory Care of Newton
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2130 West 18th Street South, Newton, IA
(641) 791-1127
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
46
Certified beds
Average residents
45
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Accura Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2000-10-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.33
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.71
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.16
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.89
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
25%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.8% |
94.0%
0.2 pts worse
|
93.4%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.7% |
95.2%
9.5 pts worse
|
95.5%
9.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
3.7%
3.7 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
4.0%
4 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.6% |
4.9%
1.3 pts better
|
5.4%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 30.1% |
20.6%
9.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
10.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 50.0% |
19.8%
30.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
33.3 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 | 14.3% |
18.5%
4.2 pts better
|
16.3%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 20.0% |
18.3%
1.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
5.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
2.5%
1.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.6% |
26.0%
0.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.1% |
4.3%
3.2 pts better
|
5.1%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.7% |
84.3%
5.4 pts better
|
81.7%
8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-08-11 · Fire 2024-08-11
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-06-08 · Fire 2023-06-08
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-03
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-07-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-03
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-03
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-10-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-03
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-07-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-11
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-09-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-11
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2024-08-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-11
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-08-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-11
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-09-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-11
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-09-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-07-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-07-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-07-03
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-28
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
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 2025-12-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-28
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-03
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-03
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-11
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-08-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-11
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
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 2024-08-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-11
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-08-19
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
American Healthcare Associates Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Accura Healthcare
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
American Healthcare Management Services LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Conner, Robert
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Ferguson, Rachel
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Leneave, Ted
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Leneave, Ted
Corporate Officer · Individual
Leneave, Thomas
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Leneave, Thomas
Corporate Officer · Individual
Toti, Lisa
Corporate Director · Individual
Toti, Lisa
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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