Nursing homes › Iowa › The Cottages
1742 Main Street, Pella, IA 50219 · 6416281244 · 100 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Wesleylife, a group operating 10 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 3.9/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $90,680 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.18 (Iowa median: 3.69). RN hours: 0.92. Weekend total: 3.89. Nursing staff turnover: 50%.
All-time on record: 21 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-11-25 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-08-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-25 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-25 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-25 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-25 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-25 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-02-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | complaint | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2024-09-26 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-09-26 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-09-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-05-16 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-04 |
| 2023-06-29 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2023-07-20 |
| 2023-06-29 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-20 |
| 2023-06-29 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-20 |
| 2023-06-29 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-20 |
| 2023-06-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-20 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-25 | Fine | $26,800 |
| 2025-02-24 | Fine | $13,254 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEARTHSTONE A MINISTRY OF WESLEYLIFE LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 09/25/2009 |
| WESLEYLIFE | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 09/21/2010 |
| WESLEY RETIREMENT SERVICES INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 09/25/2009 |
| ALBERTSON, KERMIT | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2018 |
| GILROY, ABBEY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2016 |
| LAGREE, ROGER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2015 |
| LORENCE, JOANNE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/25/2009 |
| RASMUSSEN, CHAD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2011 |
| RUCH, ROBERT | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/25/2009 |
| STOUT, DAVID | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2011 |
| TAYLOR, CHRISTINA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2018 |
| WATSON, SUSAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2014 |
| KRETZINGER, ROBERT | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/25/2009 |
| HARTSOOK, LONDA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/09/2012 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 165607. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.