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The Cottages

Nursing Homes

2.0CMS overall rating
1742 Main Street, Pella, IA 50219(641) 628-1244Non profit
49/100
Below Average
CCN165607

Critical Red Flags

  • 2 severe (actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy) deficiencyies in the latest inspection.

Warnings

  • 2 federal fines totaling $40,054.

CMS Rating Breakdown

Overall2.0
Health inspection3.0
Staffing4.0
Quality measures4.0

Star ratings are CMS's relative measure, not an absolute “best” claim. A 3-star facility is average. See our guide to reading the Five-Star rating.

Trust Verification Checklist

  • CMS certified & active
  • Overall rating 3+ stars
  • Staffing at/above state average
  • No severe deficiencies in latest survey
  • No recent enforcement penalty

Staffing Reality

4.41

Total nurse hrs / resident / day

0.85

RN hrs / resident / day

3.6

State average (total)

At or above the state average by 0.8 hrs/resident/day.

Higher staffing is one of the strongest predictors of quality. Why staffing matters.

Inspection Deficiencies

21

Total deficiencies

2

Severe (actual harm / IJ)

November 25, 2025

Most recent survey

A few deficiencies per survey is normal; severity matters more than count. What deficiencies mean.

Enforcement History

2

Federal fines

$40,054

Total fine amount

0

Payment denials

Peer Comparison

2

This facility (stars)

3.1

State average (stars)

1

Nursing Homes in Pella

49

FacilityProof trust score

Official CMS Record

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Quick Facts

Type
Nursing Home
Ownership
Non profit
CCN
165607
City facilities
5

Location

Last updated (CMS): July 3, 2026