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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Westbrook Acres

Westbrook Acres is a for profit - corporation facility in Gladbrook, IA with 54 certified beds and a 1-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 14 deficiency records.

605 Garfield Street, Gladbrook, IA 50635

Phone: 6414732016

Overall CMS Rating

1/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Westbrook Acres holds a 1-star CMS overall rating — below the 3.0-star national average. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
N/A
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
14
Inspection findings on file · 1 serious
$0
Federal penalties (0)

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating. Read the components below — they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165446
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
54
Residents
40
In Hospital
No
County
Tama
Last Inspection
Mar 6, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
N/A (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
N/A
CNA Hours
N/A
Total Nursing Hours
N/A (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
N/A
Nursing Turnover
46.8%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Westbrook Acres

Westbrook Acres operates 54 certified beds in Gladbrook, IA with approximately 40 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (1★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 14 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Westbrook Acres falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 46.8%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (14 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 6, 2025 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 6, 2025 Tag: 0851

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 6, 2025 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2025

B — Pattern - No harm Mar 6, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2025

B — Pattern - No harm Mar 6, 2025 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2025

B — Pattern - No harm Mar 6, 2025 Tag: 0585

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 18, 2024 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 18, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2024

B — Pattern - No harm Apr 18, 2024 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 28, 2023 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 20, 2023

G — Isolated - Actual harm Sep 28, 2023 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 20, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 16, 2023 Tag: 0678

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 10, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 16, 2023 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 10, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 16, 2023 Tag: 0638

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 10, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 15.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 3.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 9.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 7.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 16.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 26.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 59.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 7.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 25.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 25.4% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Westbrook Acres?
Westbrook Acres has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (1★).
What are the staffing levels at Westbrook Acres?
Westbrook Acres reports N/A total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are N/A per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 46.8%.
How many beds does Westbrook Acres have?
Westbrook Acres has 54 certified beds with approximately 40 residents. The facility is located at 605 Garfield Street, Gladbrook, IA 50635.
Does Westbrook Acres have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Westbrook Acres has 14 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Westbrook Acres received any fines or penalties?
No, Westbrook Acres has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Westbrook Acres?
Westbrook Acres is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Westbrook Acres last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Westbrook Acres was on Mar 6, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Westbrook Acres?
Westbrook Acres is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.