The Cottages
1742 Main Street, Pella, IA 50219
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 The Cottages Compares
The Cottages is a 100-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Pella, 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 staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.9%) is above the Iowa average of 3.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.6% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 7.9% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7% (112% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.0% — better than the Iowa average of 21.6% (26% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
The Senior Community Around Pella
Pella sits in Marion County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 5,895 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 39.6 years
- Median household income
- $64,136
- Median home value
- $160,100
Demographics for Marion County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pella.
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