Traditions Memory Care Of Newton
Newton, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165420) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 791-1127 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Traditions Memory Care Of Newton has a CMS overall star rating of 3, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Traditions Memory Care Of Newton reports total nurse staffing of about 2.99 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.23 per resident per day, a nursing staff turnover rate of 21.2%, and a CMS staffing star rating of 1.
Traditions Memory Care Of Newton has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS; no abuse icon or Special Focus status was noted in the available data.
About this facility
Traditions Memory Care Of Newton is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Newton, Jasper County, Iowa. The facility is certified for 46 beds and reports an average daily census of 44.5 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 2000, meaning it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the state average (Iowa's average is 3.07). The component ratings are: health inspection rating 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating 4 stars, and staffing rating 1 star. Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day are reported at 2.99, with RN hours per resident per day at 0.23. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 21.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines with a total fine amount of $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon designation or Special Focus status was provided in the available data for this facility.
Traditions Memory Care Of Newton is part of the Accura Healthcare chain, which operates 41 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars. There is no indication of a change in ownership in the past 12 months for this facility.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Traditions Memory Care Of Newton has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.99 hours per resident per day, RN hours are 0.23 per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 21.2%; the CMS staffing rating is 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, a total fine amount of $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 46 beds with an average daily census of 44.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Accura Healthcare chain, which includes 41 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars here), quality measures (4 stars here), and staffing (1 star here) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 6417911127 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6417911127 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165420?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.