ElderGrade
B

76/100

Above average

Westview Acres Care Center

203 S W Lorraine, Leon, IA 50144

CMS 4/5 stars #2 of 2 in Decatur County (641) 446-4165
Certified beds
46
Occupancy
87%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.56 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.49 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 56% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.62 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.49 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.12 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 55.80%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 12 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 5, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Jun 5, 2025 F0637

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jul 25, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 25, 2024 F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 25, 2024 F0725

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 25, 2024 F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 25, 2024 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 25, 2024 F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the m...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 29, 2024 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
STEGOTEK INC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CONNER, ROBERT Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
WILKES, JAMES Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
STEGGERDA, JEFFREY Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ALLEN, NATHAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HARPER, TIFFANY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MCINTOSH, CARLA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NORMAN, JESSICA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PEARSON, LORI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SAXTON, ROSE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SHOWERS, DONALD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BLUE STONE THERAPY INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Westview Acres Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Westview Acres Care Center? +

Westview Acres Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (76 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Westview Acres Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.62 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Westview Acres Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 12 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Westview Acres Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Westview Acres Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.