The Cottages is a 2-star (below average) rated 100-bed nursing home in Pella, Iowa. It has 11 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

the cottages

1742 Main Street · Pella, IA 50219
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
1 / 5
Staffing
5 / 5
Quality Measures
3 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.72
Total Nurse Hours/Day
4.03
RN Turnover
30.8%
Total Staff Turnover
44.3%
Facility Info
Beds
100
Avg. Residents/Day
93
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
11
Complaint Deficiencies
4
Total Fines
$54,484
Number of Penalties
2

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
August 2025 Fine $41,230
February 2025 Fine $13,254

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for The Cottages?
The Cottages has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has The Cottages been fined or penalized?
Yes, The Cottages has 2 penalty record(s) on file totaling $54,484.
How many deficiencies does The Cottages have?
The Cottages has 11 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does The Cottages accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, The Cottages accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does The Cottages compare to other nursing homes in Pella?
Visit our Pella, Iowa nursing homes page to see how The Cottages ranks against other facilities in the area.