Total health inspections
3
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Willow Dale Wellness Village
Nursing Home
Willow Dale Wellness Village
Nursing Home
Willow Dale Wellness Village is a senior living community in Battle Creek, Iowa. It offers a range of services including hospice care, skilled nursing, and independent and assisted living. The facility focuses on personalized care in a comfortable and engaging environment.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
50
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
61.5%
Residents per day (avg)
28
Occupancy rate
61.5%
Residents per day (avg)
28
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
28 days
Private pay
48% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
5 - 6 months
Medicaid
13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
11 - 12 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$3.8M
Operating loss
-$211.3K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$3,759,887.00
Operating loss
$-211,319.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$4.0M
About this community
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Hospice Care, Skilled Nursing, Independent & Assisted Living
Compare Nursing Homes around Iowa
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Willow Dale Wellness Village
-29%
+5%
-18%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 510069425
50
No
-
61.5%
$3,725,344.00
$2,081,690.00
55.9%
27.60
4.5204
-
5
-
-29%+5%-18%
Akron Care Center, INC
+15%
+10%
+30%
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
4.7098
-
4
-
+15%+10%+30%
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
-40%
+36%
+7%
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
5.8515
-
17
2
-40%+36%+7%
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
-8%
-12%
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
4.2922
1
21
1
-8%
0%
-12%
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
-33%
+20%
-7%
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
5.1665
4
39
4
-33%+20%-7%
Willow Dale Wellness Village
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 510069425
Bed Count:
50
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
165342
Occupancy:
61.5%
Home Revenue:
$3,725,344.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,081,690.00
Payroll %:
55.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
27.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.5204
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
5
RN share vs State Avg:
-29%
-29%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Akron Care Center, INC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 510017716
Bed Count:
45
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CITY OF AKRON
CCN:
165595
Occupancy:
98.1%
Home Revenue:
$4,650,730.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,144,112.00
Payroll %:
46.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
42.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7098
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
+15%
+15%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+30%
+30%
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 500478733
Bed Count:
46
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC
CCN:
165311
Occupancy:
80.5%
Home Revenue:
$4,098,046.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,453,646.00
Payroll %:
59.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
38.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.8515
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
17
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-40%
-40%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+36%
+36%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 513601000
Bed Count:
85
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
165528
Occupancy:
66.6%
Home Revenue:
$7,053,735.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,009,392.00
Payroll %:
42.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
65.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2922
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
21
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Staffing vs State Avg:
0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 514499701
Bed Count:
46
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ACCURA HEALTHCARE OF THE HEARTLAND LLC
CCN:
165082
Occupancy:
70.4%
Home Revenue:
$2,045,587.00
Payroll Costs:
$969,532.00
Payroll %:
47.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
39.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.1665
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
39
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-33%
-33%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-7%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
73
Total Staff
53
Employees
20
Contractors
12,235
Total Hours (Quarter)
20
Avg Staff/Day
6.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 7.6 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 7.4 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 6.8 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
54 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
2.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4%
of total hours from contractors
494 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4
Certified Nursing Assistant: 3
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Registered Nurse: 2
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 29 | 3 | 32 | 6,642 | 91 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 4 | 11 | 2,110 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 2 | 6 | 749 | 66 | 73% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 514 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 368 | 61 | 67% | 5.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 328 | 48 | 53% | 6.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 269 | 46 | 51% | 5.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 224 | 31 | 34% | 7.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 161 | 21 | 23% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 155 | 43 | 47% | 3.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 145 | 47 | 52% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 11 | 12% | 2.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 15 | 16% | 1.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 14% | 1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 14% | 1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 3% | 3.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3% | 2.8 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
5
Citations per inspection
1.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
5 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation
Nov 14, 2024
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Aug 24, 2023
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Jun 13, 2022
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jun 13, 2022
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Legacy Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
28
Total Residents
Medicare
5
(17.9%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
10
(35.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
13
(46.4%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.9
23% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.2
11% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.7%
22% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.4%
17% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.7%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.0%
72% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.4%
23% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
58% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.0%
21% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.4%
13% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
27.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
27.8%
46% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.2%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
67.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
67.1%
21% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
50.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
50.0%
32% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Willow Dale Wellness Village based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
61.5%
↓ 7.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$211,319
↓ ~$587K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2,435,241
↑ ~$240K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-5.7%
↓ 15.4pp vs 2022
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