The Cottages

The Cottages is a non-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 1742 Main Street in Pella, Iowa, within Marion County. The facility holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains a capacity of 100 certified beds. It is currently listed as an active provider in the CMS database. The Cottages holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS calculates this composite rating using three component domains. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, indicating performance in this area that is notably below national averages based on findings from standard state inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, representing the highest tier for this measure, which reflects reported nurse staffing levels relative to resident census data. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, placing the facility at the national average for this domain, which is derived from clinical data points including resident health outcomes and functional assessments. The Cottages accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal insurance coverage or state-administered benefit programs. Individuals seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (641) 628-1244 to confirm current bed availability, specific service offerings, and any applicable private pay or supplemental insurance arrangements. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, The Cottages presents a mixed performance profile. The staffing rating of 5 out of 5 places the facility well above the national average in that category, while the quality measure rating of 3 out of 5 aligns with the national standard. However, the health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 represents a significant area where the facility falls short of national norms, and the overall composite rating of 2 out of 5 reflects the weight that the inspection domain carries in the CMS methodology. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the detailed inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database to gain a fuller understanding of the specific findings that contribute to these ratings.