nursing home in Gladbrook, IA
Westbrook Acres
605 Garfield Street, Gladbrook, IA 50635 · (641) 473-2016
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Westbrook Acres at a glance
Westbrook Acres is a 54-bed for-profit nursing home in Gladbrook, Iowa (Tama County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 12, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $14,380.
Nursing staff turnover is 32.4% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 54
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 1, 2002
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Tama County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165446
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.51 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.53 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.21 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.00 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 32.4% | 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) | 4 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 36 | 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) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $14,380 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 54 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 39 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 71.5% | 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) | 7.4% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.3% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 30.8% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 8.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 4.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 14% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 9.3% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 29.4% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 24.7% | 25.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 59.1% | 73.3% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 15 health deficiencies and 22 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 20, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 23, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 19, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 20, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 30, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Complaint | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0627 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 30, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 30, 2026 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 10, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0006 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 18, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 17, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0346 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 6, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 20, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0013 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 18, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 10, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 10, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 6, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 11, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| April 18, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 3, 2024 |
| April 18, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 22, 2024 |
| April 18, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 3, 2024 |
| April 18, 2024 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 10, 2024 |
| April 18, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 10, 2024 |
| April 18, 2024 Fire safety | 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 3, 2024 |
| April 18, 2024 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2024 |
| April 18, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2024 |
| April 18, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected May 1, 2024 |
| September 28, 2023 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 28, 2023 Complaint | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $14,380 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | Fine | $14,380 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVEN, CRYSTAL Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 07/01/2013 |
| LANGE, RANDALL Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 10/01/1998 |
| BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| BROOME, SHARON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2019 |
| BRUBAKER, ELIZABETH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/26/2025 |
| CARESERV TECHNOLOGIES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/02/2018 |
| CATTAIL BCG LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| CATTAIL CONSULTING LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2022 |
| CATTAIL INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| DENMAN CPA LLP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2011 |
| ECSI INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| EVEN, CRYSTAL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| FOX REHAB OT IA LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2024 |
| FOX REHAB PT IA PLLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2024 |
| FOX REHAB SLP IA PLLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2024 |
| IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| JOHNSRUD, THOMAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2022 |
| LANGE, RANDALL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/1998 |
| PM ACQUISITION LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2022 |
| SCURR, STEVEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/26/2025 |
| EVEN, CRYSTAL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| LANGE, RANDALL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/1998 |
| BARKER, MOLLY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/05/2024 |
| BRUBAKER, ELIZABETH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/22/2021 |
| SCURR, STEVEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2011 |
| THOMSEN, BRETT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2018 |
| THOMSEN, KEYA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2020 |
| WRIGHT, MARCEE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/16/2005 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Westbrook Acres's rating?
Westbrook Acres has 2 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 Westbrook Acres receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Westbrook Acres 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 Westbrook Acres?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Westbrook Acres and how do I contact it?
Westbrook Acres is at 605 Garfield Street, Gladbrook, IA 50635. Phone: (641) 473-2016.
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.