Westbrook Acres
605 Garfield Street, Gladbrook, IA 50635 · (641) 473-2016
For profit - Corporation · 54 certified beds
Westbrook Acres has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 3 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $14,380 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 12, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.March 12, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.March 12, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.March 12, 2026 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 3, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.March 12, 2026 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $14,380June 3, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.51 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.53 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.76 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.21 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 32.4% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 54 |
| Average residents per day | 38.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Sunny Hill Care Center Tama · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Accura Healthcare of Toledo Toledo · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Sunrise Hill Care Center Traer · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Westbrook Acres on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.