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Nursing Home · Newton, IA
500 First Street North, Newton, IA 50208
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Medicare overall rating
4 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Availability
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Reported capacity: 66 beds. This is not the number of openings.
Contact information →Care & support
Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Wesley Park Centre has a strong overall Medicare rating. Medicare reports an average of 1.02 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. Public Google reviews average 4.5 out of 5. Read both positive and critical feedback, and ask how concerns are handled. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Wesley Park Centre is generally viewed as a warm, welcoming community where residents feel valued and supported by a compassionate staff. While many families and residents praise the homelike atmosphere and quality of care, some reviewers have expressed significant dissatisfaction regarding food quality, service standards, and high costs.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
The vast majority of reviews highlight the staff's kindness, dedication, and genuine care for residents.
Families noted positive, personalized interactions during tours and ongoing care.
Reviewers consistently describe the facility as clean, well-kept, and well-maintained.
While one resident enjoys the food, another reviewer specifically criticized the cooking quality and portion sizes.
Residents appreciate the available exercise classes and opportunities to participate in community activities.
A family member specifically praised the care provided in the memory care unit.
Multiple reviewers have explicitly mentioned that the facility is expensive.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
Strengths
Concerns
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 48 analyzed
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Key Review Excerpts
“She was always treated with kindness and dignity. I was consistently impressed with how much the staff members genuinely seemed to care about her, it was so reassuring to us all.”
“The staff at Park Centre love and care for the residents as if they were their own family. They provide a homelike atmosphere where people feel connected and valued.”
“So pleased to have our Mother in this very kind compassionate facility. They address all areas of her life respecting her wishes while encouraging her to participate in activities.”
Reported nursing hours are daily averages per resident. They do not describe a specific shift or guarantee one-to-one care.
Per resident, per day
Nurses and aides combined
Reported by Medicare
Registered nurses
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EveryPlace uses reference points of 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident per day. These are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements or a determination that a facility meets a resident's needs.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Wesley Park Centre has concerning complaint-triggered deficiencies with families reporting safety hazards and pressure ulcer care problems in their most recent survey. The facility shows recurring issues across fire safety systems, electrical maintenance, and food service quality spanning three years of inspections. While the provider has correction dates for all deficiencies, the pattern of repeated safety violations and recent family complaints about accident prevention and wound care warrant careful consideration during any visit.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jan 28, 2025
$17,345
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 3, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 6, State violations: 3
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Wesley Park Centre
nonprofit
Wesleylife
10 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.8/5 · Rank 9 of 11
Owners
Wesleylife
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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Confirm current status with Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing. A direct record link is not available in this catalog.
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Google Reviews
43 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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