Iowa Nursing Home Quality Coalition
The Iowa Nursing Home Quality Coalition unites stakeholders across Iowa in a collaborative effort to enhance the quality of life for older adults in nursing homes. Through advocacy, education, and innovation, we are committed to empowering residents, families, and caregivers. We strive to create a sustainable and person-centered care model that ensures every older adult in Iowa is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
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Stronger together: How coalition leadership is transforming long-term care in Iowa
by Kim Bergen-Jackson
Long-term care in the United States is at a crossroads. Workforce shortages, economic uncertainty, rising resident acuity, regulatory pressure, and public mistrust have created a landscape where leaders struggle to keep pace with the demands placed upon them.
Nowhere is this more evident than in Iowa, where 149 of the state’s 389 nursing homes currently hold a 1- or 2-star rating. In many rural communities, these facilities are the only option available, leaving older adults and families with limited access to high-quality care.
Our Vision
To ensure every older adult in Iowa receives exceptional care and compassion, fostering a community where dignity, respect, and well-being are at the forefront. We aim to create an environment of continuous improvement in quality and service, where the voices of residents and their families are valued and integrated into our approach. Together, we strive for a future where every nursing home embodies the highest standards of care, promoting physical, emotional, and social well-being for all older Iowans and have the resources they need to provide that level of care.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advocate for and implement the highest standards of care in nursing homes across Iowa, ensuring that every older adult receives respectful, compassionate, and individualized care. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of continuous improvement through collaboration with residents, families, staff, and community partners. By championing the best practices and innovative solutions, we aim to enhance the quality of life and well-being of all older Iowans in nursing homes.
Congratulations to Westview of Indianola Care Center for achieving a 5-star Overall and Quality Measures rating by CMS! Holding a 5-star rating means they are in the top 10% of nursing facilities nationwide and reflects reflects the consistency, dedication, and commitment to quality care shown by their team every single day. Thank you, Westview, for your continued excellence.
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