Westview Acres Care Center
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Westview Acres Care Center has received an impressive Trust Grade of A, indicating it is considered excellent and highly recommended for families looking for care. It ranks #84 out of 392 facilities in Iowa, placing it in the top half, and is the best option in Decatur County. The facility is showing an improving trend, having reduced its issues from 7 in 2024 to just 1 in 2025, suggesting they are addressing previous concerns effectively. Staffing is a strength here, with a perfect 5/5 rating and a turnover rate of 40%, which is below the state average, indicating that staff are dedicated and familiar with the residents. While there are no fines on record, there have been some concerning incidents, such as staff failing to clean their hands before donning gloves and not obtaining a necessary doctor's signature on an important medical directive, which highlight areas for improvement in infection control and documentation practices. Overall, while Westview Acres shows many strengths, families should be aware of these specific concerns.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Iowa
- #84/392
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 40% turnover. Near Iowa's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Iowa facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 36 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Iowa. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 12 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
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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 below average (40%)
8 points below Iowa average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Iowa avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
The Ugly 12 deficiencies on record
Jun 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0637
(Tag F0637)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on electronic health record review, document review, and staff interviews the facility failed to complete and submit a comprehensive assessment related to a significant change for 1 of 5 residen...
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Jul 2024
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on employee file review, staff interview, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 5 staff members reviewed (Staff A, Certified Nurse Aide) completed the two hour Dependent Adult ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to revise the care plan for 1 ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a psychotropic medication (a...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on clinical record review, facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to have the Doctor signature on the Iowa Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (IPOST) for 1 of 16 resident...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, resident interview, and policy review, the facility failed to respond to resident call lights in a timely...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
2. On 7/24/24 at 11:22 AM observed Staff B, RN grab gloves from the medication cart, don gloves, pick up the accu check monitor, test strip, cotton ball, lancet, alcohol swab, and barrier. Staff faile...
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Feb 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(F)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on staff interviews, facility record review, facility policy review, and Centers for Disease Control information the facility failed to follow proper infection control practices to mitigate the ...
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May 2023
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review, staff interview and facility policy review the facility failed to provide bed hold notice for 1 of 1 residents reviewed (Resident #25). The facility reported a census ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, staff interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure food and medications were not stored together in the same refrigerator for 2 of 2 unit medication stor...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the sanitizing solution used t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0943
(Tag F0943)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on personnel record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure all employees recei...
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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 (90/100). 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.
- • 40% turnover. Below Iowa's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 12 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Westview Acres Care Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Westview Acres 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 Acres Care Center Staffed?
CMS rates Westview Acres Care Center's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 40%, compared to the Iowa average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Westview Acres Care Center?
State health inspectors documented 12 deficiencies at Westview Acres Care Center during 2023 to 2025. These included: 12 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Westview Acres Care Center?
Westview Acres Care Center is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 46 certified beds and approximately 35 residents (about 76% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in LEON, Iowa.
How Does Westview Acres Care Center Compare to Other Iowa Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Iowa, Westview Acres Care Center's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (40%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Westview Acres 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 Acres Care Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Westview Acres 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 Acres Care Center Stick Around?
Westview Acres Care Center has a staff turnover rate of 40%, which is about average for Iowa nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Westview Acres Care Center Ever Fined?
Westview Acres 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 Acres Care Center on Any Federal Watch List?
Westview Acres 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.