Park Centre in Newton, IA has a 4 out of 5 star overall rating, with strong staffing (5 stars) and nurse staffing slightly above the federal benchmark at 4.19 hours per resident per day. Its inspection and quality ratings are both 3 stars, and it had $17,345 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: January 28, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $17,345recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1855.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.02
Licensed practical nurses
0.73
Nurse aides
2.43
Weekend nursing
3.74
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
19.4%16.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.9%5.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.6%8.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.9%1.9%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5%8.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20%28.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
21.5%22.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.5%20.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.2%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.2%22.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%6%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.2%98.2%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—44.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
59.4%98.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,345 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $17,345 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jan 28, 2025
$17,345
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of WESLEYLIFE · 10 homes · 3.9 stars avg
Occupancy
60.7 residents on an average day (92% of 66 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 22 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.