Traditions Memory Care of Newton
2130 West 18th Street South, Newton, IA 50208
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Traditions Memory Care of Newton Compares
Traditions Memory Care of Newton is a 46-bed for-profit nursing facility in Newton, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (54.0%) is above the Iowa average of 19.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 46 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Newton, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 54.0% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (178% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (70% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.1% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (74% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Traditions Memory Care of Newton
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Traditions Memory Care of Newton with other nursing homes in Newton.
How is Traditions Memory Care of Newton addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Traditions Memory Care of Newton doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 54.0% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Traditions Memory Care of Newton keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Traditions Memory Care of Newton maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 46 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Traditions Memory Care of Newton?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Traditions Memory Care of Newton?
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 Newton
Newton sits in Jasper County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.0% 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+
- 7,031 (19.0%)
- Median age
- 41.8 years
- Median household income
- $59,481
- Median home value
- $137,200
Demographics for Jasper County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Newton.
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