Newton Village Health Care Center
114 N 5th Avenue W · Newton, IA · 50208 · 6417920115
24 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Cassia
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.90 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected April 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165609 · certified since September 10, 2014. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.