Wesley Park Centre
500 First Street North, Newton, IA 50208
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Wesley Park Centre Compares
Wesley Park Centre is a 66-bed nonprofit 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 staffing (5 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 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 66 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Newton, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.8% — better than the Iowa average of 19.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7% (29% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.5% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.3% (75% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.4% — better than the Iowa average of 21.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Wesley Park Centre
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Wesley Park Centre with other nursing homes in Newton.
How is Wesley Park Centre 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 is Wesley Park Centre doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Wesley Park Centre doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.5% here versus 4.3% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Wesley Park Centre maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 66 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Wesley Park Centre?
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 Wesley Park Centre?
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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