Wesley Park Centre

Wesley Park Centre is a skilled nursing facility located at 500 First Street North in Newton, Iowa, within Jasper County. The facility operates 66 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to participate in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it eligible to serve a broad range of residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are derived from three distinct component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Wesley Park Centre received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, indicating performance below the national average in this category. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting staffing levels that exceed national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, indicating performance above the national average in clinical quality indicators. These component ratings are published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as part of the Nursing Home Care Compare program. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Wesley Park Centre is able to accept residents who qualify under either federal program. Medicare coverage for skilled nursing care is typically available following a qualifying hospital stay and is subject to specific duration and medical necessity criteria. Medicaid eligibility and covered services are governed by Iowa state guidelines. Residents or their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (641) 791-5000 to discuss current bed availability, accepted payment sources, and any private-pay arrangements. When considered against national performance data, Wesley Park Centre presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, suggesting a facility that meets general baseline expectations across all measured domains. The staffing component stands out as a notable strength, with a 5-star rating indicating that nurse and aide staffing hours per resident exceed typical national figures. The health inspection rating of 2 stars places the facility below national norms in that category, which encompasses findings from standard annual inspections and complaint investigations conducted by state survey agencies. The quality measure rating of 4 stars reflects above-average performance on clinical metrics such as rates of hospitalization, use of antipsychotic medications, and other resident outcome indicators. Individuals researching nursing home options in the Newton, Iowa area may use this CMS data as one component of a broader evaluation process.