Wesley Park Centre
500 First Street North, Newton, IA 50208 · Jasper County · (641) 791-5000
66 certified beds, about 61 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2004
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165543 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 28, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 10 health citations since March 2024, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $17,345 in the last three years; the largest was $17,345, and the latest is dated January 28, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.19 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.02 of those hours.
35.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Iowa average 44.0%).
CMS links it to Wesleylife, an affiliated group of 10 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 10 health citations on file.
January 28, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure kitchen staff were competent with dishwashing temperature checking procedures. The facility reported a census of 61 residents.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to properly store food in the kitchen, failed to discard a can of damaged applesauce, failed to wear hairnets while in the kitchen, and failed to prevent food contamination by placing a non-food soup bowl in direct contact with a resident's food. The facility reported a census of 61 residents.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and services to prevent a urinary tract infection for 1 of 1 resident (#56). The facility reported a census of 61 residents.
January 28, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record and document review, staff and family interviews, the facility failed to follow Physical Therapy recommendations regarding the ambulation status for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for falls (Resident #61). Resident #61 was to be an assist of 2, on [DATE] Resident #61 was only provided an assist of 1 which resulted in a fall. Resident #61 was transferred to a tertiary hospital and diagnosed with a right femur fracture that required surgery on [DATE]. Following surgery, Resident #61 was placed in intensive care and subsequently died on [DATE]. The Death Certificate revealed manner of death: complications of femur fracture due to or as a consequence of ground level fall. The facility reported a census of 65 residents. The facility was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on [DATE] for the immediacy which began on [DATE]. [...]
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, resident, family and staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to accurately assess and prevent a pressure wound to 1 of 3 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers (Resident #54). The nursing staff identified a pressure wound caused by the Ankle/Foot Orthotic (AFO) splint to right foot and continued to utilize the AFO for transfers, resulting in a wound that needed a higher level of treatment. The facility reported a census of 65 residents.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, policy review, and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure hot foods were held at an appetizing temperature for 1 of 1 meal observed and for 2 of 24 residents reviewed (Residents #48 and #163). The facility reported a census of 65 residents.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure staff prepared food under sanitary conditions for 2 of 2 kitchen observations. The facility reported a census of 65 residents.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide dignity with care by turning off the call light and leaving the room without ensuring the resident's needs were met for 1 of 6 residents reviewed for dignity (Resident #54). The facility reported a census of 65 residents.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, policy review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure water temperatures at points of delivery did not exceed safe maximum temperatures for 4 of 6 resident room sinks and for 1 of 3 shower rooms. The facility reported a census of 65 residents. Findings Include: Temperature readings obtained by the State Agency on 1/22/25 revealed the following concerns: 8:15 a.m. room [ROOM NUMBER] bathroom sink 127.7 F(Fahrenheit) 8:20 a.m. room [ROOM NUMBER] bathroom sink 126.4 F 8:26 a.m. South Sunset Shower room [ROOM NUMBER].4 F 8:38 a.m. room [ROOM NUMBER] bathroom sink 125.4 F 8:42 a.m. room [ROOM NUMBER] bathroom sink 121.6 F Temperature readings obtained by Staff B Maintenance Staff on 1/22/25 revealed the following concerns: 8:49 a.m. room [ROOM NUMBER] bathroom sink 125.2 F. Staff B stated that's not good while he obtained this temperature. 8:52 a.m. [...]
March 21, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, staff interview, resident interview and policy review the facility failed to ensure resident call light within reach for 1 of 21 residents reviewed (Resident #22). The facility reported the census is 64.
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 1 on January 28, 2026, 4 on January 28, 2025, 3 on March 21, 2024.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.19 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.02 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.74 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.43 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.73 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 35.2% | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 29.4% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.33 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.36 on weekdays and 3.74 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.24 in April to June 2025 to 4.19 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.19 | 1.02 | 4.36 | 3.74 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 61 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.25 | 1.03 | 4.43 | 3.79 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 60 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.17 | 1.00 | 4.36 | 3.68 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 61 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.24 | 0.99 | 4.53 | 3.53 | 0.8% | 0 of 91 | 62 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Iowa, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.80 | 0.71 | 3.98 | 3.36 | 4.7% | 0.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Iowa
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.92 | $17.96 to $21.95 | 22,670 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $30.11 | $27.12 to $34.06 | 5,510 |
| Registered nurses | $37.80 | $32.83 to $41.32 | 34,420 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.9 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.7 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.6 | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.8 | 19.4 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.3 | 20.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.7 | 13.2 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WESLEY RETIREMENT SERVICES INC. CMS links this home to Wesleylife, a group of 10 nursing homes averaging 3.7 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesleylife | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 09/21/2010 |
| Kretzinger, Robert | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 11/11/1996 | |
| Albertson, Kermit | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Gilroy, Abbey | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Hoeksema, Nicole | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Lagree, Roger | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Rasmussen, Chad | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2011 | |
| Ruch, Robert | Corporate director | Individual | 01/08/2004 | |
| Stout, David | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2011 | |
| Taylor, Christina | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Watson, Susan | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2014 | |
| Kretzinger, Robert | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/11/1996 | |
| Wesley Retirement Services Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/08/1992 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on January 28, 2026: "Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 28, 2026: "Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 28, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 28, 2025: "Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public."
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Iowa contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Iowa. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, Health Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Iowa Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 866-236-1430. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Iowa Health Facility Database, Entity Search, where Iowa publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Wesley Park Centre's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Wesley Park Centre 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Wesley Park Centre get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 28, 2026. The Iowa average is 6.5.
- Has Wesley Park Centre been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $17,345 in the last three years.
- Does Wesley Park Centre accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Wesley Park Centre?
- CMS lists 13 owners and managers, and links the home to Wesleylife. Legal business name: WESLEY RETIREMENT SERVICES INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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