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Traditions Memory Care of Newton

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and patient staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

2130 West 18th Street South, Newton, IA 50208|46 beds|Licensed & Active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.4/5

based on 7 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility is highly regarded for its compassionate and professional memory care staff, making it a strong candidate for those prioritizing quality of care. However, since older reviews mentioned concerns about the physical environment, we recommend scheduling a tour to verify that the recent updates meet your expectations for the cost.

Google Reviews

7 reviews on Google

“Traditions Memory Care of Newton receives high praise for its compassionate, professional staff and the long-term care provided to residents. While recent reviews highlight a positive environment and updated facilities, older feedback expressed concerns regarding the physical condition of the building relative to the high cost of care.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Compassionate and patient staff
Professional memory care team
Recently updated building facilities

Concerns

High cost relative to facility quality

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 8 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

1With 46 residents in the facility, how do you ensure that each individual receives personalized attention while maintaining the high standard of compassionate care your team is known for?
2We understand that memory care is a significant investment; could you walk us through the specific value-added services or specialized programming that justify the current pricing structure?
3Given the recent updates to the building, how have these physical improvements specifically enhanced the daily living experience and safety for residents with memory impairments?
4With 21 state violations recorded over the past year, could you explain the steps your leadership team has taken to address these findings and ensure consistent quality of care moving forward?
5What specific activities or engagement programs do you offer that are tailored to the unique cognitive needs of your residents, and how do you encourage participation?
6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for coordinating care with local hospitals, and how quickly do you communicate these situations to family members?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The staff consistently showed kindness, compassion, and genuine understanding, not just toward my aunt, but to our entire family.”

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★★

“I was very impressed with this facility, the building was recently updated and the staff is exception and very professional.”

Visitor · 2025★★★★★

“All the attention she received from every single person who works there meant the world to us. Traditions is a good place to entrust your loved ones too.”

Memory care family member · 2024★★★★★

Source: 7 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.39hrs

53%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.24hrs

79%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

25%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility54.1%

Worse than Avg

Here

54.1%

15.4%

19.4%

Jasper

14.4%

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility32.3%

Worse than Avg

Here

32.3%

19.5%

20.7%

Jasper

22.9%

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.6%

Better than Avg

Here

0.6%

12.1%

4.1%

Jasper

5.1%

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

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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility85.7%

Worse than Avg

Here

85.7%

95.5%

95.2%

Jasper

91.4%

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility11.6%

Better than Avg

Here

11.6%

15.3%

17.5%

Jasper

21.1%

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility25.0%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

25.0%

19.4%

25.9%

Jasper

21.0%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility84.6%

Better than Avg

Here

84.6%

81.8%

84.0%

Jasper

79.7%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies

Near state avg (6.2)

2 complaint-triggered

Traditions Memory Care has recurring issues across multiple areas, with families filing complaints that led to citations for inadequate care planning and accident prevention failures. The facility shows persistent problems with fire safety systems (sprinkler maintenance, emergency lighting, exit doors), resident safety and supervision, and care planning that have appeared across surveys from 2023-2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in critical safety areas warrants careful consideration during any visit.

Oct 28, 2025Complaint2 findings

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Jul 3, 2025Routine6 findings

0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0351Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

Aug 11, 2024Routine8 findings

0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0281Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0161Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Jun 8, 2023Routine4 findings

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

21deficiencies

Dec 11, 2025OtherNo deficiencies

Clean