Nursing home

The Cottages

1742 Main Street, Pella, IA, 50219

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Wesleylife · Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for The Cottages, with 21 inspection citations on record (2 higher severity). Federal records include $40,054 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
1
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
100
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection1 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Marion Co. avg 2.25Iowa avg 3.13This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Marion Co. avg: 2.25. Iowa avg: 3.13.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

21
Citations on record
2
Higher severity (G–L)
11
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
52023
42024
122025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

2 records · $40,054 total · Feb 24, 2025–Aug 25, 2025
  1. Aug 25, 2025$26,800
  2. Feb 24, 2025$13,254

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)23.63%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.99%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)7.89%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Hearthstone a Ministry of Wesleylife LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Wesleylife5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Wesley Retirement Services Inc5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Hamilton, NancyW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Albertson, KermitCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Gilroy, AbbeyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Lagree, RogerCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Lorence, JoanneCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Rasmussen, ChadCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Ruch, RobertCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Stout, DavidCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Taylor, ChristinaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Watson, SusanCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Kretzinger, RobertCORPORATE OFFICER
Hartsook, LondaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Marion County.

1742 Main Street, Pella
Marion County · IA · 50219
100 certified beds41.4238, -92.9160

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
CCN 165006
Des Moines, IA444Not shown$44,814
Harmony Cedar Rapids
CCN 165017
Cedar Rapids, IA112Not shown$61,400
Chautauqua Guest Home #2
CCN 165019
Charles City, IA545Not shown$0
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
CCN 165030
Iowa City, IA555Not shown$0
Harmony Davenport
CCN 165033
Davenport, IA223Not shown$30,186
Harmony Waterloo
CCN 165034
Waterloo, IA113Shown$146,830

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cottages's CMS rating?

The Cottages has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is The Cottages located?

The Cottages is located at 1742 Main Street, Pella, IA, 50219 in Marion County, and CMS lists 100 certified beds.

Does The Cottages have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $40,054 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for The Cottages over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does The Cottages's rating compare to nearby facilities?

The Cottages's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.25 across 4 facilities in Marion County, and 3.13 across Iowa. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify The Cottages's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm The Cottages's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
165607
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
100
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 21 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Nov 25, 20250600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 11, 2025
Nov 25, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 11, 2025
Aug 25, 20250605DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 25, 20250656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 25, 20250695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 25, 20250759DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 25, 20250760DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 25, 20250880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 25, 20250883DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 25, 20250689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 25, 20250755DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Feb 24, 20250689KComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 25, 2025
Sep 26, 20240578DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 21, 2024
Sep 26, 20240692DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 21, 2024
Sep 26, 20240880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 21, 2024
May 16, 20240677DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 4, 2024
Jun 29, 20230657DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 20, 2023
Jun 29, 20230725EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 20, 2023
Jun 29, 20230803DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 20, 2023
Jun 29, 20230804DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 20, 2023
Jun 29, 20230812DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 20, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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