Northridge Village
Scout 93Ames, IA · 38 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Ames's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,590–$10,750/mo
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Westhaven Community
112 West Fourth Street, Boone, IA 50036 · Boone County
Explore senior living in Boone Iowa at Westhaven. Find independent living, assisted living, and care options in a faith based community.
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 55% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Boone
Westhaven Community is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Boone, IA, with 100 certified beds and an average of about 55 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.92 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.53 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 61.4%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.92 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Boone, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 100
- Avg. residents/day
- 55
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 165498
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,590–$10,750/mo (median $9,410) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,420–$7,680/mo (median $5,250) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Ames prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.92
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.53
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 61.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 8
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-04-03
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (13 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-04-03Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Private rooms available
Location
112 West Fourth Street, Boone, IA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Westhaven Community
How much does Westhaven Community cost?
Westhaven Community does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Boone, IA area typically runs $8,590–$10,750 per month (median $9,410, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Westhaven Community's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Westhaven Community 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Westhaven Community?
Staff provide about 3.92 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 61.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Westhaven Community?
Westhaven Community has 13 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-03). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Westhaven Community have availability?
Typically 55% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Westhaven Community offer?
Westhaven Community in Boone, IA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 100 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Ames.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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