CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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The Cottages is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Pella, Iowa with 100 certified beds. It has been operating since 2014. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEARTHSTONE A MINISTRY OF WESLEYLIFE LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Sep 25, 2009 |
| WESLEYLIFE | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Sep 21, 2010 |
| WESLEY RETIREMENT SERVICES INC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Sep 25, 2009 |
| HAMILTON, NANCY | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Dec 7, 2009 |
| ALBERTSON, KERMIT | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2018 |
| GILROY, ABBEY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2016 |
| LAGREE, ROGER | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2015 |
| LORENCE, JOANNE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Sep 25, 2009 |
| RASMUSSEN, CHAD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2011 |
| RUCH, ROBERT | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Sep 25, 2009 |
| STOUT, DAVID | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2011 |
| TAYLOR, CHRISTINA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2018 |
| WATSON, SUSAN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2014 |
| KRETZINGER, ROBERT | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 25, 2009 |
| HARTSOOK, LONDA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 9, 2012 |
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