The Cottages
1742 Main Street · Pella, IA · 50219 · 6416281244
100 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Wesleylife Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.85 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $40,054 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
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 October 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 29, 2023 · 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 July 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
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 July 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 25, 2025 | Fine | $26,800 |
| February 24, 2025 | Fine | $13,254 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165607 · certified since May 30, 2014. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.