Westwing ranked one of the best nursing homes in the state

April 07, 2009 10:18 am

— DEWITT — Westwing Place at Genesis Medical Center, DeWitt, is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best nursing homes in Iowa.
Westwing Place, a 77-bed facility attached to Genesis Medical Center, DeWitt, scored a maximum of five stars across the board in four categories of measurement. The categories are overall quality, on-site health inspections, nursing staffing and quality measures.
Only five facilities in Iowa received five stars in all four measurements. U.S. News & World Report published the report in March.
In December, Westwing Place was also ranked as one of the top senior care facilities in Iowa by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Westwing Place is a certified Eden Alternative Facility. Eden recognizes care facilities for preventing loneliness, helplessness and boredom by creating a vibrant habitat for seniors. Eden facilities use an enlivened environment with opportunities for residents to care for companion animals, children and plants.
Illini Restorative Care, a 75-bed facility located adjacent to Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus in Silvis, received four stars in health inspections, four stars in staffing, three stars in quality measures and four stars in overall quality.