Westbrook Acres
605 Garfield Street · Gladbrook, IA · 50635 · 6414732016
54 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F March 6, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B March 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B March 6, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B March 6, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · B April 18, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165446 · certified since June 1, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.