Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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Traditions Memory Care of Newton is a secured, 46-bed facility that specializes entirely in residential care for adults managing Alzheimer’s, dementia, and chronic confusion. The building runs with maximum local utilization, hitting a 100% occupancy rate that places it first in statewide capacity demand rankings. Admissions average a 125-day length of stay, drawing primarily from a combination of Medicaid-backed funding (64%) and private-pay accounts (33%). Financial records point to a sharp operational rebound, with the business turning around its prior-year losses to clear a 2.4% profit margin and a $109.2 thousand net profit in 2023 while dedicating 49.8% of incoming funds to employee payroll.
State regulatory databases record lean clinical oversight hours and high behavioral medication rates alongside recent, corrected care plan interventions. Daily direct care lines deliver 4 hours and 20 minutes of total nursing time per resident, but actual registered nurse hours drop down to 20 minutes a day, and off-peak weekend shifts drop to 2 hours and 46 minutes. This tight nurse coverage coordinates with permanent resident files that show an exceptionally high 44.9% rate for antipsychotic prescriptions, though the charts simultaneously document strong physical prevention marks with zero reported major injury falls.
Interested individuals seeking a specialized, high-demand memory care space can utilize these public health reports to balance the building’s operational details. The state registries outline a completely full, specialized dementia community that has successfully resolved its past regulatory citations, though it handles lean everyday nurse oversight hours and high behavioral medication usage.
Traditions Memory Care of Newton is administrated by Lucas Skinner.
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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
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25 | 27 | This facility has 7% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (25 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 7% better |
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Deficiencies per year
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4.2 | 4.5 | This facility has 7% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (4.2 vs. IA avg 4.5).↓ 7% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
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2.1 | 1.8 | This facility has 17% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (2.1 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 17% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
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12 | 15 | This facility has 20% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (12 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 20% better |
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Iowa average 21.7
Iowa average 4.11
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
5 of 7 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 7 resulted from complaint investigations.
Iowa average: 0.6
Iowa average: 0.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
209 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 0 | 23 | 8,176 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,922 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,080 | 77 | 84% | 9.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 982 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 500 | 63 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 491 | 71 | 77% | 4.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 438 | 56 | 61% | 7.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 322 | 33 | 36% | 9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 61 | 50 | 54% | 1.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 47 | 51% | 0.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 10 | 11% | 3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 17 | 18% | 1.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 13 | 14% | 1.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 3% | 4.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 13% | 0.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2% | 2 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
3% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
33% of new residents, often for short stays.
64% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Traditions Memory Care of Newton based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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Estimated distance in miles from Newton's city center to Traditions Memory Care of Newton's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Traditions Memory Care of Newton is located in Newton, Iowa.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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AL
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Iowa City (Roosevelt) |
70
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70
IA AVG
73
Rank
#163 / 407
| 81.4% | +8% | 6.02 | +8% | +40% | $0 | 7 | 3.5 | - | 54 | - |
33
Facility
33
IA AVG
45
Rank
#344 / 528
| Stephen Roe | $31.2M | $12.7M | 40.7% | 165030 | ||||
| Cedar Ridge Village |
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AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
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West Des Moines (Heritage Bend) |
40
Facility
40
IA AVG
73
Rank
#326 / 407
| 95.0% | +26% | 5.14 | +11% | +20% | $0 | 20 | 5.0 | - | 36 | A+ |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
45
Rank
#488 / 528
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation | $8.5M | $4.3M | 50.6% | 165790 | ||||
| Traditions Memory Care of Newton |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Newton |
46
Facility
46
IA AVG
73
Rank
#280 / 407
| 100.0% | +33% | 4.33 | -10% | +1% | $0 | 7 | 2.3 | - | 45 | - |
67
Facility
67
IA AVG
45
Rank
#112 / 528
| - | $4.5M | $2.2M | 49.8% | 165420 | ||||
| Rotary Senior Living |
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AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
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MC
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Eagle Grove |
40
Facility
40
IA AVG
73
Rank
#326 / 407
| 77.5% | +3% | 3.73 | +45% | -13% | $56.1k | 22 | 4.4 | 2 | 32 | - |
24
Facility
24
IA AVG
45
Rank
#403 / 528
| James Christ | $5.6M | $3.6M | 64% | 165500 | ||||
| Ramsey Village Continuing Care |
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Des Moines (Drake) |
78
Facility
78
IA AVG
73
Rank
#128 / 407
| - | - | 4.04 | -46% | -6% | $0 | 31 | 4.4 | 1 | 61 | - |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
#305 / 528
| Claremont House Inc. | $12.4M | $8.5M | 68.5% | 165514 |
The legal owner and operator of Traditions Memory Care of Newton is Accura Healthcare of Pleasantville, LLC(Free Standing NF/SNF) | 630309.
Traditions Memory Care of Newton has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to IA state health department records, Traditions Memory Care of Newton's license number is 500607.
According to IA state health department records, Traditions Memory Care of Newton's license expires on December 1, 2026.
Traditions Memory Care of Newton's occupancy is 100%.
The team at Traditions Memory Care of Newton can be reached at [email protected].
Lucas Skinner is the administrator of Traditions Memory Care of Newton.
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