6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Newton, IA
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $17,345 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
500 First Street North, Newton, IA
(641) 791-5000
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
66
Certified beds
Average residents
61
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Wesleylife
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2004-07-12
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.00
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.70
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.47
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.68
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
28%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
33%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.5
0.5 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
2.1
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.2% |
94.0%
2.8 pts worse
|
93.4%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.7% |
95.2%
3.5 pts worse
|
95.5%
3.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.2% |
3.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.1% |
4.0%
0.9 pts better
|
11.4%
8.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.3% |
4.9%
2.6 pts better
|
5.4%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.4% |
20.6%
3.2 pts better
|
19.6%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 21.1% |
19.8%
1.3 pts worse
|
16.7%
4.4 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 | 17.7% |
18.5%
0.8 pts better
|
16.3%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 20.8% |
18.3%
2.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
5.9 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 | 4.2% |
2.5%
1.7 pts worse
|
1.7%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.2% |
26.0%
0.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.1% |
4.3%
2.8 pts worse
|
5.1%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 61.0% |
84.3%
23.3 pts worse
|
81.7%
20.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.0% |
13.1%
2.1 pts better
|
12.0%
1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.3% |
1.9%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 44.2% |
73.3%
29.1 pts worse
|
79.7%
35.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 12.9% |
21.3%
8.4 pts better
|
23.9%
11 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-02-05
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-27
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-02-07
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-02-05
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-04-04
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-04-16
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-02-14
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-02-10
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-03-08
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-12
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-02-17
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-02-17
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-02-17
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-02-17
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-04-03
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $17,345
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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