Traditions Memory Care of Newton

Name: Traditions Memory Care of Newton
Address: 2130 West 18th Street South, Newton, IA, 50208, US
Telephone: 6417911127

2130 West 18th Street South, Newton, IA 50208 · Jasper County · 46 certified beds · avg 45 residents/day · certified since Oct 1, 2000

Part of chain: ACCURA HEALTHCARE (41 facilities, chain avg rating 2.5★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.84

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (7)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Oct 28, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · from a complaint
Oct 28, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Jul 3, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Jul 3, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Aug 11, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Aug 11, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Aug 11, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 2).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2024	3	0	D
2025	4	0	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Iowa avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.84	4.37	3.95	bottom 28% in Iowa; top 46% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.29	0.85	0.69	bottom 1% in Iowa; bottom 9% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.55	3.86	3.50	bottom 39% in Iowa; top 40% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.23	0.51	0.48	bottom 4% in Iowa; bottom 18% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	21.2	44.0	45.8	top 3% in Iowa; top 4% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	0.0	42.1	42.9	—

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 2.99, RN 0.23, weekend 2.76. Staffing rating: 1/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Leneave, Thomas	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	30%	01/01/2016
American Healthcare Management Services LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2016
Conner, Robert	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2024
Ferguson, Rachel	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2023
Leneave, Ted	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2016
Leneave, Thomas	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2016
Toti, Lisa	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2020
Toti, Lisa	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2020

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation	1.6 mi	Newton, IA	★★★☆☆	2/5
Wesley Park Centre	2.0 mi	Newton, IA	★★★★☆	3/5
Newton Village Health Care Center	2.0 mi	Newton, IA	★★★★★	4/5
Accura Healthcare of Newton East, LLC	2.5 mi	Newton, IA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Mayflower Home	18.6 mi	Grinnell, IA	★★★★★	4/5
The Cottages	19.5 mi	Pella, IA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
St Francis Manor	19.6 mi	Grinnell, IA	★★★★★	5/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 165420.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Traditions Memory Care of Newton

2130 West 18th Street South, Newton, IA 50208 · 6417911127

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 165420 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)