Traditions Memory Care of Newton
2130 West 18th Street South, Newton, IA 50208
Traditions Memory Care of Newton is a nursing home in Newton, Iowa. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionAugust 13, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Health citations since August 11, 202412 (Iowa average 21)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on August 13, 2026
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0657 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2025.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on October 28, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on July 3, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on July 3, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2025.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on August 11, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2024.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on August 11, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
Citation K0281. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install proper backup exit lighting.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2024.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.
Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2024.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (641) 791-1127
- Last standard health inspection
- August 13, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 46
- Residents per day, on average
- 45.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Careage of Newton LLC
- Chain
- Accura Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (12 vs 21).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- LENEAVE, THOMAS5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 30% · since 01/01/2016
- AMERICAN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2016
Questions
When was Traditions Memory Care of Newton last inspected?
CMS lists August 13, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Traditions Memory Care of Newton have?
CMS lists 12 health citations since August 11, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Traditions Memory Care of Newton been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Traditions Memory Care of Newton?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Traditions Memory Care of Newton a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.