New London Specialty Care
100 Care Circle Street, New London, IA 52645
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How New London Specialty Care Compares
New London Specialty Care is a 43-bed nonprofit nursing facility in New London, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.5%) is above the Iowa average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 43 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 102% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.3% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (27% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (66% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.5% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2% (80% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.4% — worse than the Iowa average of 20.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask New London Specialty Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing New London Specialty Care with other nursing homes in New London.
How is New London Specialty Care addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help New London Specialty Care keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.3% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help New London Specialty Care keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does New London Specialty Care maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 102% occupancy across 43 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How do residents and families raise concerns at New London Specialty Care?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at New London Specialty Care?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around New London
New London sits in Henry County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,719 (18.7%)
- Median age
- 40.3 years
- Median household income
- $54,490
- Median home value
- $118,500
Demographics for Henry County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near New London.
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