Nursing HomeMedicaid Top Rated

Newton Village Health Care Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise high star ratings from some users. Still worth an in-person visit.

114 N 5th Avenue W, Newton, IA 50208|24 beds|Licensed & Active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.4/5

based on 5 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Because the available reviews lack specific details, it is difficult to verify the quality of care provided at this facility. We recommend scheduling an in-person tour and asking for references from current residents' families to gain a clearer understanding of the daily experience.

Google Reviews

5 reviews on Google

“Newton Village Health Care Center has very limited qualitative feedback, with most reviews consisting of star ratings without descriptive text. While one recent reviewer describes it as the best care in town, the lack of detailed experiences makes it difficult to assess the facility's actual performance or operational standards.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

High star ratings from some users
Positive reputation among limited reviewers

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 10 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

60%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

1With such a high staffing rating, how do you ensure your team stays able to provide that personalized level of care for each resident?
2Since Newton Village is a smaller community of 24, how do you foster a sense of family and social connection among the residents?
3What kind of daily activities or special events do you have planned to keep residents engaged and active?
4How does your medical team coordinate care and handle unexpected health changes or emergencies during the night?
5I noticed the facility has a very strong overall reputation; what are some of the specific ways you maintain such high standards of care?
6How do you approach communicating with families regarding any changes in a resident's health or daily well-being?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The best care in town!”

General visitor · 2023★★★★★

Source: 5 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

1.58hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

4.90hrs

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

57%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

43%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility11.8%

Better than Avg

Here

11.8%

19.5%

20.7%

Jasper

23.6%

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.4%

93.9%

Jasper

88.1%

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.8%

Better than Avg

Here

1.8%

12.1%

4.1%

Jasper

5.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility9.8%

Better than Avg

Here

9.8%

14.4%

17.6%

Jasper

18.0%

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility11.9%

Better than Avg

Here

11.9%

15.4%

19.4%

Jasper

16.0%

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility21.1%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

21.1%

19.4%

25.9%

Jasper

21.2%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility94.3%

Better than Avg

Here

94.3%

79.7%

73.3%

Jasper

75.7%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility95.0%

Better than Avg

Here

95.0%

81.8%

84.0%

Jasper

79.3%

💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.7%

Better than Avg

Here

0.7%

1.6%

2.0%

Jasper

2.0%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies

Well below state avg (6.2)

4 complaint-triggered

Families have filed complaints resulting in 4 deficiencies, including concerns about nursing staffing levels, wound care, and infection control practices. The facility shows recurring issues with safety systems (emergency preparedness, electrical systems) and infection prevention across multiple surveys from 2023-2025. While the provider has correction dates for all deficiencies, the pattern of repeated safety and staffing problems warrants careful consideration during your visit.

Mar 13, 2025Routine3 findings

0222Potential for harm · Widespread

Egress Deficiencies

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.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Apr 24, 2024Routine1 finding

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Mar 7, 2024Complaint1 finding

0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Sep 21, 2023Complaint3 findings

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0882Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Feb 16, 2023Routine3 findings

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total

7deficiencies

Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo deficiencies

Clean

Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0

Apr 12, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies

Clean