nursing home in Battle Creek, IA
Willow Dale Wellness Village
404 First Street, Battle Creek, IA 51006 · (712) 365-4332
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Willow Dale Wellness Village at a glance
Willow Dale Wellness Village is a 40-bed for-profit nursing home in Battle Creek, Iowa (Ida County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 11, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 33.3% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 40
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Legacy Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1997
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Ida County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165342
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.93 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.49 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.68 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.67 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 44% | 45.8% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 7 | 54.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 40 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 30 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 74.2% | 81.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.8% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 31.4% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13.3% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12.8% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 3.2% | 4.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 20.2% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 25.1% | 25.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.2% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.1% | 94% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 50% | 73.3% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.3% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 4 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2025 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| November 14, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 14, 2024 |
| August 24, 2023 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 21, 2023 |
| August 24, 2023 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 24, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHABAT, MENACHEM Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 08/28/2012 |
| BATTLE CREEK IA PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| BEASLEY, KARLA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| BEHOUNEK, LINSEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| BORCHERDING, JENNY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| BURKEN, SHERI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| CASCADE CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| CCG GORGONA LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| FRIEDENBERG, LAURA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| GORGONA HOLDCO LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| GORGONA PROPCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| GORGONA SUB HOLDCO LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| HEDBERG, JENNIFER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| HENNAGER, CHRISTINA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| HEYING, LARINA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| HOUSTON, MINDY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| JAEGER, KRYSTLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| KINNAMAN, HOLLY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| KNUTSON, MICHELE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| LARSON, MELISSA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| MCCLURE, DOROTHY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| MN8 RH HOLDCO LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| OTTERBECK, PATRICIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| RAJCHENBACH, CHAIM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| RIESSEN, TODD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| SCHIERNBECK, JULIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| SCOTT, KATHLEEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| SEU, JOSHUA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| SHABAT, MENACHEM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| SHEAR, KILEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| STAUDT, SANDRA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| VAN VEGHEL, ELIZABETH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| VELTRI, ALBERT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| WIERSCHEM, BOBBIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| WOOD, ROSEMARY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| WRIGHT, AMY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| FRIEDMAN, BRIAN Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2025 |
| RAJCHENBACH, AVRUM Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2025 |
| RAJCHENBACH, RIVKA Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Willow Dale Wellness Village's rating?
Willow Dale Wellness Village has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Willow Dale Wellness Village receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Willow Dale Wellness Village accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Willow Dale Wellness Village?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Legacy Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Willow Dale Wellness Village and how do I contact it?
Willow Dale Wellness Village is at 404 First Street, Battle Creek, IA 51006. Phone: (712) 365-4332.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.