Westview Care Center
Britt, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165363) · 67 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 843-3835 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Westview Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Westview Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Westview Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Westview Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Britt, Hancock County, Iowa, first approved for certification on October 1, 1997. The facility is certified for 67 beds and has an average of 52.2 residents. Ownership type is listed as For profit - Limited Liability company, and it has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Westview Care Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the state average of 3.07 stars for Iowa. The facility's four component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing hours average 3.56 hours per resident per day, with 0.38 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record.
Westview Care Center is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars, notably lower than this facility's individual rating.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare, as provided in the source dataset for this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Westview Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.56 hours per resident per day, with 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, and a turnover rate of 34.4%; the CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Westview Care Center is certified for 67 beds and has an average of 52.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on October 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; Westview Care Center scores 5, 5, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6418433835 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6418433835 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165363?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.