Wesley Park Centre
500 First Street North, Newton, IA 50208 · (641) 791-5000
Non profit - Corporation · 66 certified beds
Wesley Park Centre has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 3 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $17,345 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 28, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.January 28, 2026 · F0802 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 28, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.January 28, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.January 28, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 28, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.January 28, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,345January 28, 2025
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 | 4.19 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.02 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.73 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.43 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.2% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 66 |
| Average residents per day | 60.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Newton Village Health Care Center Newton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Traditions Memory Care of Newton Newton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation Newton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Accura Healthcare of Newton East, LLC Newton · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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