Worth Considering
2
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Newton, Iowa
2 of 5 nursing homes in Newton (40%) meet our strict criteria. The Iowa statewide average is 29%.
2 recommended · 1 caution · 2 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
260
across 5 facilities
High Risk Facilities
2
1 Grade F
$46,839 in combined fines
Zero Fines
3
/5
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 2?
The nursing home market in Newton, Iowa, is adequate with 5 facilities, but only 2 are recommended, indicating limited options for quality care. Families should be aware that 2 facilities have incurred a total of $29,494 in fines, emphasizing the need for careful consideration.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 Newton Village Health Care Center (90) — Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and zero federal fines. Newton Village Health Care Center's impressive Trust Score of 90/100 reflects its commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care that prioritizes community well-being.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 2 Traditions Memory Care of Newton (70) — Traditions Memory Care of Newton boasts a solid CMS 4★ rating and a Grade B, with a Trust Score of 70/100. This for-profit facility focuses on providing specialized memory care in a supportive environment, ensuring residents receive attentive and compassionate care.
The other 3 Newton facilities didn't qualify — 2 carry Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $46K.
Recommended
Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and zero federal fines. Newton Village Health Care Center's impressive Trust Score of 90/100 reflects its commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care that prioritizes community well-being.
Traditions Memory Care of Newton boasts a solid CMS 4★ rating and a Grade B, with a Trust Score of 70/100. This for-profit facility focuses on providing specialized memory care in a supportive environment, ensuring residents receive attentive and compassionate care.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Newton Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 3?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 2 Have fines totaling $46,839
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Newton Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Newton's city average is 3.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 5 Newton facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Newton avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Newton facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Newton, IA are recommended?
2 of 5 nursing homes in Newton (40%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Newton "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Newton?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.