Accura Healthcare of Newton East, LLC
1743 South Eighth Avenue East · Newton, IA · 50208 · 6417925680
54 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Accura Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.20 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 19% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $19,744 |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 18, 2026
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 19, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected January 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 11, 2025 · Environmental
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 19, 2025 | Fine | $19,744 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165421 · certified since December 1, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.