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Newton Health Care Center

200 South Eighth Avenue East, Newton, IA 50208

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Estimated $6,574

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,590
  • Average State Price: $7,379
  • Average National Price: $7,508

    • Newton Health Care Center Description

    Newton Health Care Center is a 65-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that offers a full spectrum of post-hospitalization care including TruRehab therapy services, short-term skilled care, and long-term care. We are conveniently located in Newton, Iowa, approximately 4 miles North of I-80. Our facility is close to the new Iowa Speedway, Hotels, and fine dining, Maytag Water Park, and numerous historical sites.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Skilled Nursing

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    Community Reviews

    5.3
    Newton Health Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 15 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 5 out of 5 communities in Newton
  • Ranking in State: 503 out of 532 communities in IA

    • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Review Summary:

    • There are serious concerns about the safety and competence of the staff, with a report of a resident having to call 911 themselves due to lack of response from the staff.
    • Some reviews call for the removal of the administrator, indicating management issues.
    • Contrastingly, there are positive remarks about the care provided by specific staff members, highlighting their role in improving a resident's well-being and happiness.
    • Several reviews express satisfaction with the care provided, indicating some level of satisfaction among clients.
    • However, there are alarming accusations of neglect, including residents being left in unsanitary conditions and untreated bedsores.
    • Warnings are given to potential clients about a lawsuit filed against the facility for mistreatment and neglect, urging people to avoid placing their loved ones here.
    • Staffing issues are mentioned, with critiques about the treatment and pay of the staff, though the staff themselves are described as kind and caring.
    • Complaints about the quality of food being served, specifically it being consistently cold, were also noted.

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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5

    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Sept. 1, 2000
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 70
    Total current residents: 56
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both

    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 9
    Number of substantiated complaints: 26
    Number of payment denials: 1
    Number of fines: 9
    Total cost of fines: $116170

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-06-16 2022-07-16 E Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2022-06-16 2022-07-16 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-06-16 2022-07-16 F Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2022-06-16 2022-07-16 F Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2022-06-16 2022-07-16 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-06-16 2022-07-16 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2022-06-16 2022-07-16 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-06-16 2022-07-16 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2022-06-16 2022-07-16 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2022-06-16 2022-07-16 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-12 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2021-04-12 2021-05-12 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-12 E Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-12 E Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-12 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-12 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-12 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-12 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-12 E Services Deficiencies Have an externally vented heating system.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-12 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-12 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-12 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-12 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-12 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-05-09 2019-06-08 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
    2019-05-09 2019-06-08 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2019-05-09 2019-06-18 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2019-05-09 2019-06-08 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2019-05-09 2019-06-08 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    2019-05-09 2019-06-08 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-05-09 2019-06-08 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-05-09 2019-06-08 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2019-05-09 2019-06-08 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-05-09 2019-06-08 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-04-06 2023-05-06 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    2023-04-06 2023-05-06 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2023-04-06 2023-05-06 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2023-04-06 2023-05-06 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 D 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.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 D 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.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 G Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-06-23 2022-08-05 D Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    2021-09-21 2021-10-22 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2021-05-06 2021-06-05 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2021-05-07 2021-06-05 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2021-05-07 2021-06-05 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2020-09-14 2020-09-15 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2020-08-04 2020-09-15 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2020-08-04 2020-08-04 L Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-08-04 2020-09-15 C Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    2019-05-08 2019-05-14 D 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.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-08-04 $101,829
    2020-08-04 $101,830
    2021-02-08 $650
    2021-02-15 $975
    2021-02-22 $1,300
    2021-06-21 $1,625
    2021-07-05 $1,950
    2021-07-12 $2,293
    2021-07-12 $2,275
    2021-07-19 $2,600
    2021-07-26 $2,925
    2021-07-26 $2,948

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2020-08-04 11

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Newton which is 0.5 miles away and has a population of 15,125 (small town).
    • The average income is $59,247, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 76
      • Low Temperature: 22
      • Average Temperature: 51.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 120 days of rain, 37 days of snow and 206 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.1 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.97 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.79 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.99 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.67 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.04 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Fareway
    0.6 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    0.9 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    2.1 miles away
    Monroe Foods
    12.0 miles away
    McNally’s Foods
    17.3 miles away

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    Banks

    Leighton State Bank
    12.1 miles away
    Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank
    17.3 miles away
    Community Choice Credit Union
    22.1 miles away
    Maxwell State Bank
    22.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Skiff Medical Center
    0.6 miles away
    Grinnell Regional Medical Center
    16.7 miles away
    Pella Regional Health Center
    20.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.9 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    1.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Prairie City Dental Services
    11.5 miles away
    Pella Orthodontics
    21.0 miles away

    Parks

    Maytag Park
    0.2 miles away
    Lincoln Park
    0.4 miles away
    Sersland Park
    0.4 miles away
    Callison Park
    0.7 miles away
    Sunset Park
    0.8 miles away

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    Culture

    Maytag Bowl
    0.3 miles away
    Bucksbaum Center for the Arts
    17.5 miles away
    Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center
    17.5 miles away
    Kruidenier Center for Communication and Theatre
    21.3 miles away
    Cox-Snow Music Center
    21.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    The Lemon Tree Tea House & Restaurant
    0.5 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    1.0 miles away
    Moo's BBQ
    1.3 miles away
    Señor Tequila's
    1.3 miles away
    Country Kitchen
    1.3 miles away

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