Map showing the location of Accura Healthcare of Newton East, LLC in Newton, Iowa
1743 South Eighth Avenue East, Newton, IA, 50208

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • IowaLowest tier among peers388 rated homes · average 3.1★
  • Jasper CountyLowest tier among peers5 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.9 vs IA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star3★−0.5 vs IA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star2★−1.4 vs IA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersIA avg2.9★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover3★Above only 19% of peersIA avg3.5★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments2★Above only 8% of peersIA avg3.4★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff2.88hrsAbove only 1% of peersIA avg3.83Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.54hrsAbove only 27% of peersIA avg0.73Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better33%Above 79% of peersIA avg44%RN turnover20%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$19,744Above only 26% of peersIA avg$21,037Fines · denials1 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
39citations
6inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
1immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Aug 7, 2025most recent

Citations by monthJan 2023 – Aug 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Aug 7, 20253 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Aug 22, 2025
  2. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2025
  3. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2025
Feb 19, 202511 citationsCycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardy$19,744
  1. F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  2. F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  3. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  4. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  5. F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  6. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  7. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  8. F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  9. F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  10. F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  11. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025
Dec 11, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Jan 11, 2025
  2. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jan 11, 2025
Mar 19, 202411 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
  2. 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 RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
  3. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Apr 7, 2024
  4. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
  5. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
  6. F578Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
  7. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Apr 7, 2024
  8. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
  9. F657Develop 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 PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
  10. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 19, 2024
  11. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Nov 2, 20233 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023
  2. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023
  3. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023
Jan 19, 20239 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2023
  2. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Feb 19, 2023
  3. F657Develop 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 PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2023
  4. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2023
  5. F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2023
  6. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2023
  7. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2023
  8. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2023
  9. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined2.88hrsAbove only 1% of peers−0.95 vs IA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.54hrsAbove only 27% of peers−0.19 vs IA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.45hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours1.88hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays2.32hrs
  • Iowa average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better33%Above 79% of peersIA avg 44%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only20%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy54 certified beds · ~54 residents a day99%Top 1%IA avg 81%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $19,744In fines
  • 1Fine
  • 0Payment denials
  • $21,037IA avg in fines
Above only 26% of peersFewer fines than 26% of rated homes in Iowa

Actions on record

  1. Feb 19, 2025Civil money penalty$19,744

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Accura Healthcare38 facilities in the chain2.3★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • American Healthcare Associates INC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Ted Leneave
  • Thomas Leneave
Operational or managerial control
  • American Healthcare Management Services LLC
Corporate directors
  • Lisa Toti
Corporate officers
  • Ted Leneave
  • Thomas Leneave
Managing employees
  • Robert Conner
  • Corey Elliott
  • Lisa Toti

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 165421 · 1743 South Eighth Avenue East, Newton, IA, 50208.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Iowa and Jasper County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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