Westhaven Community
112 West Fourth Street, Boone, IA 50036
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How Westhaven Community Compares
Westhaven Community is a 100-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Boone, 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, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (7.3%) is below the Iowa average of 19.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 59% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Boone, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.3% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (62% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.3% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8% (39% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.9% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (56% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.8% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8% (33% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Westhaven Community
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Westhaven Community with other nursing homes in Boone.
What keeps Westhaven Community's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Westhaven Community keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.3% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Westhaven Community doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.3% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Westhaven Community's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 59% occupancy across 100 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Westhaven Community?
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 Westhaven Community?
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 Boone
Boone sits in Boone County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.1% 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+
- 4,781 (18.1%)
- Median age
- 42.1 years
- Median household income
- $67,442
- Median home value
- $141,000
Demographics for Boone County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Boone.
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