Accura HealthCare of Newton

    1743 S 8th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate responsive clean and professional

    I'm very pleased with Accura Healthcare East in Newton, IA - the staff uphold high standards, are responsive, and treat residents with kindness, dignity, and a family-like warmth. The care is excellent, concerns are addressed quickly, and the facility is exceptionally clean and well kept; I would choose it for extended care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.08·(13)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.7
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      3.1
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      3.1

    Pros

    • Compassionate, person-centered care
    • Responsive staff and prompt issue resolution
    • Respectful treatment preserving resident dignity
    • High housekeeping and maintenance standards
    • Caring, family-like atmosphere
    • Supportive and engaged caregiving team

    Cons

    • Sanitation and pest-control concerns in some areas
    • Inconsistent room-readiness and admission logistics
    • Gaps in staff credentialing and training
    • Weak clinical oversight and resident-safety protocols
    • Communication and transparency lapses with families
    • Regulatory and compliance deficiencies

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed but clear pattern: many accounts praise the facility for compassionate, person-centered care, an engaged caregiving team, and a family-like atmosphere, while other accounts raise operational and safety concerns that prospective residents and families should evaluate closely.

    Care quality is described in two contrasting ways. Several accounts emphasize dignity, kindness, and responsiveness — staff who listen and address concerns promptly — suggesting strong interpersonal care practices for many residents. In contrast, other accounts point to shortcomings that affect clinical safety and oversight; examples include reports of resident injuries and delays in attending to needs, which indicate potential gaps in transfer-safety practices, supervision, or timely clinical response.

    Staff behavior and training receive similarly mixed commentary. Positive comments highlight high standards, warmth, and an attentive team. However, there are also accounts indicating gaps in credentialing and training for some direct-care staff, which raises questions about hiring, supervision, and ongoing education. These concerns are related to the broader pattern of variable clinical oversight noted above.

    The reviews provide little specific information about dining and organized activities. The facility’s described family atmosphere and caring staff suggest residents may receive social engagement from staff and families, but there is insufficient detail to evaluate meal quality, menu consistency, or the regularity and variety of activity programming. Prospective families should request current activity schedules and sample menus during a visit.

    Facility and environment comments are mixed. Several reviewers praise the building as exceptionally clean and well kept, while other accounts raise sanitation-related issues such as localized odor concerns, limited visiting-space size, room-readiness problems on admission (including end-of-life room readiness), and pest-control concerns in some areas. These contrasts point to inconsistent facility management practices across units or shifts rather than uniformly high or low facility standards.

    Management and system-level patterns include both responsive problem resolution and notable lapses. Some families describe management as attentive and quick to address concerns; others describe communication and transparency issues, including inaccurate expectations about room availability. The mention of regulatory action in the review set indicates there have been compliance issues requiring attention. Taken together, the pattern is one of variability: strong interpersonal care in some cases alongside operational and compliance weaknesses in others.

    Recommendation for families: schedule a focused tour that includes inspection of the specific unit and room, ask for the facility’s most recent state survey and corrective actions, request documentation of staff credentials and training processes, inquire about pest-control and housekeeping protocols, and ask for examples of admission/readiness procedures and incident-response timelines. These targeted questions will help clarify whether the positive caregiving practices noted in many accounts are consistently supported by reliable operational and clinical systems.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Accura HealthCare of Newton is located at 1743 S 8th Ave E, Newton, IA, 50208.

    About Accura HealthCare of Newton

    Accura HealthCare of Newton sits at 1743 S 8th Ave E in Newton, Iowa, and is listed as a skilled nursing and long-term care facility with the license number 500884, which means they've got 62 beds for seniors who need nursing care, both for short stays and for longer-term needs, and you'll find all kinds of support services there, whether someone needs around-the-clock nursing care, help with daily tasks like bathing and grooming, or specialized therapy like physical, occupational, or speech therapy, because they really concentrate on meeting healthcare needs in a way that pays attention to every resident as an individual. Folks at this facility can use Medicaid, Medi-Cal, or Medicare for financial assistance, and while they have a high rating from a few reviews, they aren't taking new patients right now. Their team, who speak English, includes licensed nursing assistants and other professionals who provide both medical and emotional support, music therapy, and comfort for those who might be struggling with illness, pain, or end-of-life needs, and the place also works with hospice providers for extra comfort if needed. The facility has a home-like, community setting with programs every day that try to keep everyone active, offer social and educational activities, and run therapeutic recreation to help both physical and mental health, and they do things that help residents keep what independence they've got as long as possible. Programs also help residents and their families learn more about dealing with life-limiting illnesses, so it's less confusing for everyone, and they try to make sure people keep up their strength and mobility, with exercises and training that fit each person's needs. They offer short-term rehabilitation, respite care for three days to two weeks to give caregivers a break, and long-term care for those who need more constant help, and always have 24-hour nursing support, so someone's always around if needed, and they've got an interdisciplinary approach, meaning they try to see the whole person, not just the medical issues, always aiming to help each resident reach the highest possible quality of life. There are companion services at Accura HealthCare of Newton - East, and they're a part of the larger Accura HealthCare network as well as IHCA's Premier Partners, and you'll also find expert guidance for families who are trying to navigate long-term care decisions, so if you're looking for a place that combines skilled nursing, home-like routines, and different types of therapy, that's what they offer at this location.

    People often ask...

    Accura HealthCare of Newton offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 1743 S 8th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208.

    No, Accura HealthCare of Newton does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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