F

Accura Healthcare of Newton East, LLC

1743 South Eighth Avenue East, Newton, IA 50208
Score: 25 / 100

With a score of 25/100, Accura Healthcare Of Newton East, Llc ranks in the bottom tier of Iowa nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Accura Healthcare Of Newton East, Llc, with 2.88 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 39 deficiencies at Accura Healthcare Of Newton East, Llc, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. suitable and nourishing alternative meals.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.88 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.54 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.45 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.88 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.32 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.47 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

39
Total Deficiencies
Aug 6, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 38 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0809 Severity E
    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals
    Aug 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Feb 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0801 Severity E
    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qu
    Feb 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.0% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 16.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 5.6% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 21.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.8% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 29.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $19,744

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 25 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
54
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14