Occupancy rate
34%
In line with Iowa average
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Assisted Living in Iowa
Better Living of Walcott
Assisted Living in Iowa
Better Living of Walcott
Better Living of Walcott offers compassionate senior living services in Walcott, IA. It provides assisted living, memory care, respite care, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Residents are treated like family, with personalized support and meaningful connections.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
67
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
34.3%
Residents per day
23
Occupancy rate
34.3%
Residents per day
23
67-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
6 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Iowa averageOccupied beds
23 / 67
Average residents
51 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 22, 2019
ExpirationAugust 22, 2027
CountyScott
License NumberS0413
Better Living of Walcott is administrated by Christian Jordan.
Owner NameNo Related Entities Found
Respite Care
Email
[email protected]
Fax5632844249
Specific ProgramsIndependent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care
Operating HoursMonday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
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.
5 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date
March 13, 2025
27 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Iowa average: 27 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Better Living of Walcott
The most recent inspection on March 12, 2025, identified deficiencies related to timely evaluations and service plan development and updates for tenants. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues with service planning, incident documentation, staffing coverage, and infection control measures, with multiple citations noted over time. Deficiencies mainly involved incomplete or untimely tenant evaluations, inadequate service plans, insufficient staffing in the dementia program, and lapses in infection control practices. Complaint investigations included substantiated findings such as failure to document incidents and inadequate staffing, while most complaints were addressed through these inspections. The facility’s record shows ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance, with no clear trend of improvement based on the recent findings.
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510 N. Main Street, Walcott, IA 52773
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