Park Centre

    500 1st St N, Newton, IA 50208
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Warm welcoming community, comfortable apartments

    I moved in recently and immediately felt welcomed - the tour was fantastic and the staff are consistently kind, attentive, and go above and beyond. My apartment is comfortable and peaceful, meals are varied, activities and therapy are engaging, and I've made real friends; the building is updated, clean, and conveniently located near the library, store, and hospital. Overall I'm very satisfied and would recommend this warm, resident-centered community.

    Current/former 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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Housekeeping and linen services

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.57·(37)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.4
    • Meals

      3.9
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      1.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • High-quality clinical care and therapy services
    • Engaging activities and exercise programs
    • Clean, well-maintained facility
    • Spacious, well-lit apartments with two windows
    • On-site continuum of care (independent, assisted, skilled nursing)
    • Large, comfortable common and dining areas
    • Ability to customize diets (e.g., low-salt)
    • Convenient location near library, grocery, and hospital
    • Smooth transitions to higher levels of care
    • Welcoming, family-like community atmosphere
    • Modern updates and attractive building

    Cons

    • Large multilevel layout challenging for residents with mobility limitations
    • Inconsistent meal quality and portion sizes
    • Occasional variability in administrative responsiveness and service tone
    • Relatively high cost of residency and services

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews present Park Centre as a well-maintained, modern senior living community with a strong emphasis on person-centered care and social programming. Many comments highlight a warm, family-like atmosphere and staff who are described as compassionate, attentive, and willing to provide individualized attention. The site offers a full continuum of care—independent living, assisted living, and on-site skilled nursing and therapy—which reviewers cited as convenient for families and helpful following surgeries or changes in care needs.

    Care and staff: The predominant theme is positive clinical care and supportive staff interactions. Reviewers frequently noted helpful nursing and therapy services, daily physical therapy options, and staff who go “above and beyond.” Communication with families was often described as clear and timely, and transitions to higher levels of care were characterized as smooth. A small number of accounts raised concerns about administrative tone or responsiveness; these appear as isolated contrasts to the otherwise favorable descriptions of staff conduct.

    Dining and activities: The community offers structured shared meals, the ability to accommodate dietary needs (for example, low-salt options), and varied activity programming including exercise classes, movies, coffee hours, and social events. Many reviewers found activities engaging and the dining rooms spacious and not crowded. However, there are repeated notes that meal quality and portion sizes can be inconsistent, and some guests reported service issues—indicating variability in the dining experience across time or between units.

    Facilities and accessibility: Park Centre is generally described as attractive, updated, and well-maintained, with bright, roomy apartments, good natural light, and useful amenities such as a workout room and common spaces. Its location near a library, grocery store, and hospital is viewed as convenient. At the same time, the building’s multilevel, three-story layout and overall size were cited as a mobility challenge for some residents; navigating the facility may be difficult for people with limited mobility unless they receive appropriate support.

    Management and cost: Management and upkeep receive positive comments for cleanliness and modernization. Communication practices are often praised, but a few reviews express concerns about administrative responsiveness or conversational tone in some interactions. Cost is also a recurring theme—while many find the service quality justifies the price, several reviewers described the community as relatively expensive or overpriced.

    Notable patterns and considerations for prospective residents: Strengths of Park Centre include strong clinical resources on-site, a caring staff culture, active programming, and an attractive physical environment. Prospective residents and families should pay particular attention to mobility and wayfinding needs during a visit (to assess navigation within a multilevel property), and should clarify dining expectations and pricing/fee structures in writing. Asking for a meal trial, a tour during activity hours, and specifics about administrative communication and fees will help determine fit for individual needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 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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    Park Centre is located at 500 1st St N, Newton, IA, 50208.

    About Park Centre

    Park Centre, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living in Newton, Iowa, offers a wide range of care and services for older adults, and you really notice this when you see people get help with things big and small, because the staff, many of whom have worked there over ten years, are helpful, joyful, and kind, keeping a friendly place to call home. You'll find everything from independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, to short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and adult day programs, and there's plenty of support whether someone needs help every day or only once in a while. St. Francis Manor, their 78-bed facility, gives round-the-clock medical assistance and personalized care, handles medication and meal needs, manages special diets, and provides services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, so you know help is always nearby. Residents have a choice of bright, comfortable living spaces and can join all sorts of activities, like social gatherings, fitness classes, walks, exercise, or even trips out shopping, and the place tends to stay lively with people of all ages thanks to intergenerational programs, so life comes with a lot of company and conversation. The First Street Bistro serves meals with a focus on taste and nutrition, welcoming both residents and folks from the wider community, and there's a big push to use fresh, quality ingredients in every dish, which is nice for people who care about what goes on their plate. Park Centre focuses on wellness and healthy aging, offering regular wellness checks, fitness programs, and resources to help older adults stay active, so there's always an effort to cover mind, body, and spirit. Unique programs like Meals on Wheels, WellAhead: Well-Being at Home, hospice care, palliative services, and even home care make sure that people outside the community or those who need to recover at home get support too, and the place is good about providing resources for family caregivers and expert advice if anyone has questions. There's a mix of memory support and specialized therapies for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, with housing and routines made to reduce confusion and offer comfort, while safe spaces are set up to help prevent wandering. Park Centre sits in landscaped grounds, and people say the community spaces are bright and airy, so gatherings have a cheerful feel to them. The folks in charge focus on Christian compassion, and, since Park Centre runs as a nonprofit, attention goes toward care and service instead of profits. The community has a good reputation for being compassionate and clinically strong, with awards recognizing its dedication to supporting older adults. You'll notice that Park Centre gives older adults chances to keep independence, enjoy new friendships, take part in wellness activities, and stay connected to the world around them, and with so many services from physical help to social events, it's been a steady and welcoming place for many in the region.

    People often ask...

    Park Centre offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    There are 13 photos of Park Centre on Mirador.

    Yes, Park Centre allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 500 1st St N, Newton, IA 50208.

    No, Park Centre 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.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing licenses assisted living and long-term care programs, conducting recertification visits and complaint investigations.

    License number2875
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Programs
    Capacity32 residents
    EffectiveNovember 22nd, 2024
    ExpiresNovember 22nd, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    9

    Reports

    1

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    1

    Complaints

    18

    Years

    30 May 2024Renewal
    Found no deficiencies during the recertification review.
    10 May 2021Renewal
    Found deficiencies related to tenant documentation and the creation of individualized service plans, including missing nurses' notes and issues with care documentation.
    • 481-69.25(1)Tenant Documents
    • 481-69.26(4)(a)Service Plans
    30 Apr 2019Renewal
    Found no deficiencies. The recertification review determined compliance with certification rules.
    28 Mar 2017Renewal
    Identified regulatory insufficiency in tenant service plans due to lack of individualized needs and preferences for assistance.
    • Type A481.69.26(4)aService Plans
    06 Sept 2016Incident
    Found no deficiencies cited after investigation.
    11 Mar 2015Renewal
    Concluded that no regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the recertification.
    30 Oct 2012Renewal
    Identified a regulatory insufficiency due to an insufficient number of trained staff and gaps in nurse delegation training for medication administration and daily living tasks.
    • IAC r.481-67.9(1)Regulatory Insufficiency
    10 Jan 2011Complaint
    Found no regulatory insufficiencies during the on-site monitoring conducted January 10, 2011.
    03 Nov 2008Renewal
    Found no deficiencies.

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