Wilton Retirement Community

Wilton Retirement Community is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Wilton Retirement Community is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Wilton Retirement Community

Wilton, IA 52778 View Map

Wilton Retirement Community is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Wilton Retirement Community is a Nursing Home in Iowa

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Overview of Wilton Retirement Community
Wilton Retirement Community is a not-for-profit provider of long term care services where people feel valued, safe, respected, and loved. It offers skilled nursing, assisted living, and a memory care unit for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia illnesses. The community emphasizes a supportive environment for both residents and their families.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.87/day Iowa avg: 4.30/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Iowa avg: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Iowa avg: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Iowa avg: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Iowa avg: 3.3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 34

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 91%
Residents per day (avg) 31
Occupancy rate
91%
Residents per day (avg)
31

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

61% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 months

Medicaid

19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$5.3M
Operating deficit
-$459.8K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$5,315,131.00
Operating deficit
$-459,779.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.6M
48.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.1M
Total costs $5.7M
Bed community size
34-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
12 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
85%
Occupied Beds
29 of 34
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
Free Standing NF/SNF
License Date
January 27, 2014

Additional licensing details

License number: 703215
CMS Certification Number: 165611
Certification type: FALSE
County: Muscatine

Ownership & operating entity

Wilton Retirement Community is administrated by Tifany Rickey.

Owner name: Simpson Memorial Home(Free Standing NF/SNF) | 700230

Care Services

Nursing Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Assisted Living
Memory Care

Contact Information

Fax: 5637325068

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled & Long Term Care, Townsend Care Center Memory Care Unit, Assisted Living Residences, For Our Families, Careers, Ways to Help, News, Join Our Community, Schedule a Tour, Resident Application, Veterans Information Form, Contact
Volunteer Programs
Yes

Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

14 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 0 inspections

Latest inspection

Date:December 31, 2025

19 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Compare Nursing Homes around Iowa

The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Wilton Retirement Community
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 52778
34
No
-
91.0%
$5,088,748.00
$2,600,018.00
51.1%
31.00
5/5
5.8702
4/5
4/5
5/5
-
16
-
-21%
+37%
+21%
Akron Care Center, INC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 510017716
45
No
CITY OF AKRON
98.1%
$4,650,730.00
$2,144,112.00
46.1%
42.00
4/5
4.7098
4/5
5/5
1/5
-
4
-
+15%
+10%
+30%
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 500478733
46
No
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC
80.5%
$4,098,046.00
$2,453,646.00
59.9%
38.90
4/5
5.8515
3/5
5/5
4/5
-
17
2
-40%
+36%
+7%
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 513601000
85
No
-
66.6%
$7,053,735.00
$3,009,392.00
42.7%
65.20
1/5
4.2922
1/5
4/5
3/5
1
21
1
-8%
0%
-12%
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 514499701
46
No
ACCURA HEALTHCARE OF THE HEARTLAND LLC
70.4%
$2,045,587.00
$969,532.00
47.4%
39.80
1/5
5.1665
1/5
4/5
1/5
4
39
4
-33%
+20%
-7%

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Address Wilton, IA 52778

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

77
Total Staff
64
Employees
13
Contractors
16,548
Total Hours (Quarter)
25
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse78.6 No
Licensed Practical Nurse66.8 No
Certified Nursing Assistant347.7 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
56 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
11 staff
2.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
2.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.6%
of total hours from contractors
595 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant340348,14191100%7.7
Medication Aide/Technician7072,62291100%8
Registered Nurse7071,5098189%8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse6067647785%6.8
RN Director of Nursing2025046167%7.9
Dietitian1015016369%8
Nurse Practitioner2024865257%9.3
Mental Health Service Worker1014645864%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1014605965%7.8
Administrator2024345560%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist0111996774%3
Physical Therapy Aide0221736066%2.9
Occupational Therapy Aide011831415%5.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist10169910%7.7
Qualified Social Worker022652426%2.7
Physical Therapy Assistant055422426%1.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician011242426%1
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111133%3.5

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 4
18% below Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.9

Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total Health citations 16
26% below Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.7

4 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 13 citations
Complaint investigations 3 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations 0
100% below Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.9
Moderate Health citations 16

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Oct 10, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 20, 2023
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jul 20, 2023
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jul 20, 2023
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Simpson Memorial Home, Inc
Resident Census by Payment Source
30 Total Residents
Medicaid 12 (40%)
Private Pay/Other 18 (60%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 6.3
39% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score 17.1
21% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.6
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 12.9%
31% below Iowa average.

Walking Ability Worsened 11.5%
42% below Iowa average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 27.0%
3% above Iowa average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 1.7%
54% below Iowa average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.3%
47% below Iowa average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.5%
2% above Iowa average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 8.2%
111% above Iowa average.

Antipsychotic Use 14.1%
26% below Iowa average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.5%
3% above Iowa average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%
5% above Iowa average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 3.0%
39% below Iowa average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.6%

15% better than Iowa average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Iowa average

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Financial Aid for Iowa Seniors

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

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