Wesley Park Centre

Name: Wesley Park Centre
Address: 500 First Street North, Newton, IA, 50208, US
Telephone: 6417915000

500 First Street North, Newton, IA 50208 · Jasper County · 66 certified beds · avg 61 residents/day · certified since Jul 12, 2004

Part of chain: WESLEYLIFE (10 facilities, chain avg rating 3.8★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$17,345

Fines, last 3 years

4.82

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

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

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

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.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Jan 28, 2025 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.

Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024 (Past Non-Compliance)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Jan 28, 2025 · F-0686 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.

Why it matters: Bedsores are painful, can become deeply infected, and in serious cases can be life-threatening.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Feb 17, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

All citations in the current public record (10)

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
Jan 28, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have enough support staff to safely and effectively run its food and nutrition service.
Jan 28, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jan 28, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Jan 28, 2025	▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off	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
Jan 28, 2025	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · from a complaint
Jan 28, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
Jan 28, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jan 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Jan 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · from a complaint
Mar 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 3).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2024	1	0	D
2025	6	2	J ▲
2026	3	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)

1 fine totaling $17,345.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Jan 28, 2025	Fine	$17,345

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)	4.82	4.37	3.95	top 25% in Iowa; top 16% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.18	0.85	0.69	top 13% in Iowa; top 10% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.31	3.86	3.50	top 24% in Iowa; top 15% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.80	0.51	0.48	top 10% in Iowa; top 11% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	35.2	44.0	45.8	top 31% in Iowa; top 25% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	29.4	42.1	42.9	top 35% in Iowa; top 28% in the U.S.

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 4.19, RN 1.02, weekend 3.74. Staffing rating: 5/5.

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: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Wesleylife	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	09/21/2010
Albertson, Kermit	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2018
Gilroy, Abbey	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2016
Hoeksema, Nicole	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2021
Kretzinger, Robert	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	11/11/1996
Kretzinger, Robert	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	11/11/1996
Lagree, Roger	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2015
Rasmussen, Chad	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2011
Ruch, Robert	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/08/2004
Stout, David	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2011
Taylor, Christina	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2018
Watson, Susan	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2014
Wesley Retirement Services INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/08/1992

Questions to ask on your visit

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

"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
"How is your kitchen staffed, and have meals ever been delayed because of staffing?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
"Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
"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
Newton Village Health Care Center	0.0 mi	Newton, IA	★★★★★	4/5
Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation	0.7 mi	Newton, IA	★★★☆☆	2/5
Accura Healthcare of Newton East, LLC	1.4 mi	Newton, IA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Traditions Memory Care of Newton	2.0 mi	Newton, IA	★★★☆☆	4/5
Mayflower Home	17.2 mi	Grinnell, IA	★★★★★	4/5
St Francis Manor	18.2 mi	Grinnell, IA	★★★★★	5/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 165543.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Wesley Park Centre

500 First Street North, Newton, IA 50208 · 6417915000

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $17,345

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Jan 28, 2025 (F-0689, Immediate jeopardy, one-off): The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
▲ Jan 28, 2025 (F-0686, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
☐ "How is your kitchen staffed, and have meals ever been delayed because of staffing?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
☐ "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
☐ "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 165543 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)