About The Cottages
Nursing home overview and details
The Cottages is an nursing home in Pella, IA, serving Marion County and the surrounding community. The facility has 100 certified beds with an average daily census of 84.5 residents.
The Cottages has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2014, bringing 12 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with WESLEYLIFE, which provides administrative support and oversight. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.
CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Pella, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
The Cottages has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Average
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
The Cottages provides 4.41 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.85 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 45.2%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 38.5%. Weekend staffing averages 4.16 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
The Cottages has received 2 fines totaling $40,054. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Doctors at The Cottages
9 affiliated physicians
Dr. Danielle Clark, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Daniel Rowley, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Anne Meis, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Garrett Donaldson, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Erica Silbernagel, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Mitchell Blom, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Stewart Kanis, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Maria Lao, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Robin Vande Voort, MD
Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About The Cottages
What is the CMS rating for The Cottages?
The Cottages has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does The Cottages have?
The Cottages has 100 certified beds with an average daily census of 84.5 residents.
What type of facility is The Cottages?
The Cottages is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Marion County in Pella, IA.
How many doctors practice at The Cottages?
9 physicians are affiliated with The Cottages. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does The Cottages have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. The Cottages has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·