The Cottages in Pella, IA
The Cottages is a medium-sized nursing home facility in Pella, Iowa ( Marion county )
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They have 64 beds and 59 residents (which would leave 5 beds available).
The Cottages participates in Medicare and Medicaid and are classified as a Non profit - Corporation ownership.
They offer residential councils. They are not located inside of a hospital.
They do not belong to a continuing care community.
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THE COTTAGES
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Overall Rating: 5/5 (Full Ratings Below)
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They are located at the following address: 1742 Main Street in Pella Iowa 50219.
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They can be reached by phone at (641) 628-1244.
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Health and Demographics
The average age at The Cottages is approximately 87 years old.
The last time this data was collected they cared for at least 12 men and 18 women in a one year period that received Medicare benefits. This number fluctuates with each new resident.
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Medicare and Medicaid Ratings
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) does their best to provide a fair assessment of every Nursing Home, but please note these ratings are a snapshot in time.
Star ratings are often best used for basic comparisons and when deciding which facilities to visit. However, nothing beats actually visiting the nursing home yourself when possible.
Overall Rating: 5 stars 
Health Inspection Rating: 3 stars 
Staff Rating: 4 stars 
Quality Measures Rating: 5 stars
Registered Nurses Rating: 4 stars
Ratings are out of 5 with 5 being the best and 1 being the worst.
Additional Care Home Services & Info
Medicare and Medicaid participation for The Cottages began on May 30, 2014.
Special care beds for patients with Alzheimer's are available.
Ownership Changes: 0
Medicaid ID: 0800100
Financial Year End: 12-31
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC): WPS (IOWA)
CMS Regional Office: Kansas City
Area: Rural
Dually Certified Beds: 64
Alzheimer's Beds: 16
Multi-Facility Name: Wesley Life
Prices and Length of Stay
The average length of stay at The Cottages is approximately 29.2 days. (this may include both short and long-term care (LTC) visits).
According to our latest records from CMS, the average daily amount billed by The Cottages to Medicare is $819.35 per day (compared to a Iowa average of $663.45) and Medicare reimbursed them an average of $355.39 per day (after any deductible and coinsurance).
It is worth mentioning that Medicare pays for what they deem as 'medically necessary' skilled nursing care. You can learn more Here.
If your stay meets Medicare's requirements they pay 100% for the first 20 days, there is then a copay of $167.50 for days 21-100, and after 100 days (of a single stay) the patient is responsible for all nursing home related costs.
Please note that the pricing above is the average billed to Medicare. Each person and case is unique (Supplemental Insurance Plans, single or double rooms, etc). If you are interested in this facility you should contact The Cottages directly for exact pricing and what options are available for you or your loved one's personal care needs.
Staff Size
The Cottages provides (per day, per resident) an average of:
Total Licensed Nursing Hours (Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses + Licensed Vocational Nurses) averages 1.67 hours per day per resident (the national average is 1.4 hours).
Additionally, a Physical Therapist (PT) is available an average of 3.9 minutes per day per resident (the national average is 6 minutes).
Additional Staffing can be viewed below. Each number represents a Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Employee of the type listed above it at The Cottages. Read how FTE is defined.
Ratings Comparison
The Cottages in PELLA, Iowa has 64 beds compared to a Iowa average of 70.38 and a National average of 106.16.
As of the last update they had 59 residents compared to a IA average of 53.29 and a National average of 86.4.
This results in a 92.19% occupancy rate compared to a Iowa average of 75.72% and a national average of 81.38%.
The Cottages's star ratings compare as follows:
- Overall Rating:
5 stars compared to a IA average of 3.55 and a National average of 3.31. - Health Inspection Rating:
3 stars compared to a IA average of 2.79 and a National average of 2.78. - Staffing Rating:
4 stars compared to a IA average of 3.6 and a National average of 2.89. - Quality Measures Rating:
5 stars compared to a IA average of 3.94 and a National average of 3.95. - RN Only Rating:
4 stars compared to a IA average of 3.96 and a National average of 3.05.
Averaging the available ratings gives an aggregate star rating of 4.2 for The Cottages versus the IA average of 3.57 and a national average of 3.20.
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Ownership, Operational, and Management for The Cottages
| Organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Hearthstone A Ministry Of Wesleylife Llc | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| Wesley Retirement Services Inc | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest |
Hospitals near The Cottages
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Pella Regional Health Center
404 Jefferson Street Pella, IA 50219 (641) 628-3150 Critical Access Hospitals |
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