Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (61% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 5 months.
Located on Ovesen Drive in Wilton, Iowa, Wilton Retirement Community is a nursing home owned by Simpson Memorial Home. The 34-bed community serves a rural area with a Walk Score of 42. Some nearby services can be reached on foot, while most trips require transportation. The facility has been operating for 12 years and has an occupancy rate of 85%. Residents stay an average of 162 days, including short-term rehabilitation placements and longer-term care residents.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several options for covering both acute and ongoing nursing care. Daily nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 52 minutes per resident. Registered nurses provide about 49 minutes of care each day, working alongside nurse aides and licensed practical nurses. This level of staffing supports medical oversight and hands-on assistance with daily activities throughout the community.
State inspections have reviewed the importance of strong medication management practices, resident safety procedures, staff training, and accurate documentation. These areas are important components of quality care in long-term care settings. The community is also part of a larger care network that includes assisted living residences and a dedicated memory care unit.
Families considering Wilton Retirement Community should take a tour of the facility to meet staff, view the environment. It’s a great way to learn more about the community’s approach to daily care routines and resident support.
Wilton Retirement Community is administered by Tifany Rickey.
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
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 30 | 27 | This facility has 11% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (30 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 11% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 2 | 1.8 | This facility has 11% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 11% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.1 | 1.8 | This facility has 17% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.1 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 17% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 14 | 15 | This facility has had 7% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (14 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 7% fewer |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
13 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
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
928 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 33 | 0 | 33 | 7,452 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4,235 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,418 | 80 | 87% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 583 | 70 | 76% | 6.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 63 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 482 | 63 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 460 | 58 | 63% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 45 | 49% | 10.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 355 | 66 | 72% | 4.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 352 | 44 | 48% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 247 | 63 | 68% | 3.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 99 | 14 | 15% | 7.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 79 | 28 | 30% | 2.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 68 | 28 | 30% | 2.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 27 | 29% | 1.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 13 | 14% | 2.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 9% | 2.1 |
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.
20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
61% of new residents, often for short stays.
19% 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 Wilton Retirement Community from 2016–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (61% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 5 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wilton's city center to Wilton Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
| Bethany Home Retirement Center | NH IL MC SNF | Dubuque (Eagle Point District) | - | 66 | - | 69 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Friendship Village | NH AL IL MC SNF | Waterloo | - | 72 | - | 52 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Prairie Vista Village | NH AL IL SNF | South Altoona | - | 68 | A | 29 | - |
| St Francis Manor | NH AL HOS SNF | Grinnell | - | 78 | - | 82 | - |
| Wilton Retirement Community | NH AL MC SNF | Wilton | - | 34 | - | 42 | - |
Wilton Retirement Community is legally operated by Simpson Memorial Home(Free Standing NF/SNF) | 700230, and administered by Tifany Rickey.
Wilton Retirement Community has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to IA state health department records, Wilton Retirement Community's license number is 703215.
According to IA state health department records, Wilton Retirement Community's license expires on January 28, 2027.
Wilton Retirement Community's occupancy is 85%.
No, Wilton Retirement Community has a no-pet policy.
The team at Wilton Retirement Community can be reached at trickey@simpsonhome.org.
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