Westview Care Center
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Westview Care Center in Britt, Iowa, has received an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating a high level of quality and care. With a state rank of #85 out of 392 facilities, they are in the top half of nursing homes in Iowa, and they rank #2 out of 3 in Hancock County, suggesting only one local option is better. The facility is new to inspection records, highlighting a fresh start with no recorded issues, which is a positive sign for families. While staffing is average with a 3/5 rating and a turnover rate of 26%, which is better than the state average of 44%, it is concerning that they have less RN coverage than 99% of Iowa facilities, potentially impacting resident care. Overall, Westview Care Center shows strengths in its excellent ratings and lack of fines, but families should consider the staffing coverage when making their decision.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Iowa
- #85/392
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Too New
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 26% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 22 points below Iowa's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Iowa facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 17 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Iowa. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ✓ Good
- No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
The Good
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Low Staff Turnover (26%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (26%)
22 points below Iowa average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 0 deficiencies on record
Clean Inspection Record
This facility has zero deficiencies on record - the average nursing home has 7. Only 1% of facilities nationally achieve a completely clean inspection record.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (93/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Iowa.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Iowa facilities.
- • No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Westview Care Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Westview Care Center an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Iowa, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Westview Care Center Staffed?
CMS rates Westview Care Center's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 26%, compared to the Iowa average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Westview Care Center?
Based on CMS data, Westview Care Center has no deficiency citations on record during the current review period. This is relatively uncommon - most facilities receive at least some citations during routine inspections.
Who Owns and Operates Westview Care Center?
Westview Care Center is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by LEGACY HEALTHCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 67 certified beds and approximately 51 residents (about 76% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in BRITT, Iowa.
How Does Westview Care Center Compare to Other Iowa Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Iowa, Westview Care Center's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (26%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Westview Care Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Westview Care Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Westview Care Center has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Iowa. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Westview Care Center Stick Around?
Staff at Westview Care Center tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 26%, the facility is 20 percentage points below the Iowa average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly.
Was Westview Care Center Ever Fined?
Westview Care Center has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Westview Care Center on Any Federal Watch List?
Westview Care Center is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.