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Western Home Communities
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Western Home Communities operates 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 1 state, with 307 certified beds; the largest presence is in Iowa.
17% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 32.9 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $71K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Western Home Communities | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 14 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 46.8% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 0 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 7 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 5 |
| F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | 5 |
| F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 5 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | 4 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 4 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 3 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside | Grundy Center | IA | 55 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1.8 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Madrid Home For the Aged | Madrid | IA | 64 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 21.9 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Martin Health Center, Inc | Cedar Falls | IA | 50 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 22.0 | — | 15 May 2025 |
| Parkview Manor Care Center | Reinbeck | IA | 28 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 110.7 | $24K | 14 Jan 2026 |
| The Suites At Western Home Communities | Cedar Falls | IA | 72 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 15.3 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| The Village of Ackley | Ackley | IA | 38 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 86.8 | $47K | 12 Mar 2026 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Western Home Communities operate?
6 Medicare-certified facilities in 1 state, with 307 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Western Home Communities facilities rated?
17% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 3 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 5. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Western Home Communities been fined?
CMS lists 3 fines totalling $71K and 1 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.