The Cottages
Nursing Home · Pella, IA
CMS certification number165607
Contact & location
1742 Main StreetPella, IA 50219
Marion County
- Phone
- (641) 628-1244
- ZIP code
- 50219 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 100
- Residents per day
- 87.0 (87% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Hearthstone a Ministry of Wesleylife LLC
- Chain
- Wesleylife (10 facilities, avg 3.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- May 30, 2014
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.18 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.92 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.63 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.63 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.89 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 50.0 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 57.1 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 25, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 13.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 6
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 23 health · 12 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-06-04 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2025-11-25 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-11-25 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
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. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-25 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-25 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-09-26 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-09-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-05-16 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-20 |
| 2023-06-29 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-20 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
3 penalties in the last three years, including $52,060 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | Fine | $12,006 |
| 2025-08-25 | Fine | $26,800 |
| 2025-02-24 | Fine | $13,254 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Hearthstone a Ministry of Wesleylife LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Wesleylife (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Wesley Retirement Services INC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Albertson, Kermit (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gilroy, Abbey (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lagree, Roger (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lorence, Joanne (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rasmussen, Chad (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ruch, Robert (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stout, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Taylor, Christina (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Watson, Susan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kretzinger, Robert (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hartsook, Londa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hamilton, Nancy (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of The Cottages?
The Cottages has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.
How many beds does The Cottages have?
It has 100 certified beds and cares for about 87 residents per day.
Has The Cottages been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $52,060 in the last three years.
Who owns The Cottages?
It is part of Wesleylife and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of The Cottages?
(641) 628-1244. The facility is located at 1742 Main Street, Pella, IA 50219.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.