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Westview Care Center

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

445 Eighth Avenue Sw, Britt, IA 50423|67 beds|Licensed & Active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.7/5

based on 7 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Westview Care Center presents as a clean and welcoming environment with a highly regarded staff. Because the available reviews are primarily from visitors rather than long-term residents or their families, we recommend scheduling an unannounced visit during a weekend or evening to observe staffing levels and care routines firsthand.

Google Reviews

7 reviews on Google

“Westview Care Center is described by visitors as a clean, peaceful facility with a friendly and attentive staff. While recent reviews are highly positive regarding the environment and staff demeanor, there is a lack of detailed feedback from long-term residents or their families to provide a comprehensive picture of daily care quality.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Friendly and attentive staff
Clean, odor-free facility
Peaceful and respectful environment

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 8 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

86%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

1Given that Westview maintains a 5-star health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure the facility stays so clean and odor-free?
2I noticed that your team is very active in responding to family feedback online; how do you incorporate that kind of open communication into your daily care approach?
3With a staffing rating of 3 out of 5, could you walk me through how you manage shift transitions to ensure residents receive consistent, attentive care throughout the day?
4Since your residents enjoy such a peaceful and respectful environment, what are some of the most popular daily activities or social programs that help foster that sense of community?
5In the event of a sudden medical change, what is your process for notifying family members and coordinating with our primary care physician?
6With 67 residents, how do you balance the need for a quiet, home-like atmosphere with the logistical demands of providing high-quality nursing care?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The facility was clean with no offensive odors. The evening meal smelled and looked delicious.”

Visitor · 2025★★★★★

“This facility has such a peaceful, comfortable feel. The people here create a respectful, uplifting environment for residents and visitors alike.”

Visitor · 2025★★★★★

“Great staff! Very knowledgeable and kind.”

General visitor · 2020★★★★★

Source: 7 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.41hrs

54%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.63hrs

89%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

40%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

20%

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 · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

4/ 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 Facility32.6%

Worse than Avg

Here

32.6%

15.5%

19.4%

Hancock

14.0%

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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility2.2%

Better than Avg

Here

2.2%

12.1%

4.1%

Hancock

11.8%

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

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility9.8%

Better than Avg

Here

9.8%

15.3%

17.5%

Hancock

12.7%

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.4%

93.9%

Hancock

96.2%

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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

95.5%

95.3%

Hancock

96.7%

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility21.9%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

21.9%

19.4%

25.9%

Hancock

24.2%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

79.8%

73.3%

Hancock

78.2%

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

81.8%

84.1%

Hancock

81.5%

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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility4.5%

Worse than Avg

Here

4.5%

1.6%

2.0%

Hancock

1.9%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies

Well below state avg (6.2)

Clean record — no deficiencies

Westview Care Center shows a concerning pattern of recurring fire safety violations across three years, including smoke detection systems, fire barriers, and emergency lighting deficiencies. While all identified issues have correction dates from the facility, the persistence of fire safety problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that families should inquire about during visits.

Jul 3, 2025Routine1 finding

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Aug 15, 2024Routine3 findings

0347Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

0511Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0291Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

Sep 21, 2023Routine2 findings

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total

Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo deficiencies

Clean