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Westhaven Community

112 West Fourth Street

3.9(10 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
100
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Other
Certified beds
100
Religious affiliation
Affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America
Care continuum
Residents can move between assisted living and nursing care
Founded
Operating since 1913 as Swedish Old Folks' Home

What Families Think

Families describe Westhaven as a faith-based nursing and assisted living community in Boone, Iowa, where reviewers consistently praise the attentive, compassionate staff and strong communication with families. Multiple reviews highlight the smooth transition between assisted living and nursing care, and the quality of hospice support during end-of-life care.

The Good

  • Compassionate, attentive nursing staff
  • Strong communication with families
  • Faith-based, values-driven atmosphere
  • Clean, modern, well-maintained facility
  • Smooth transition between assisted living and nursing care
  • Accommodating for hospice and end-of-life needs

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available
  • Small number of online reviews (only 10)

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Westhaven Community is a senior living community in Boone, Iowa offering Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 10 reviews.

About Westhaven Community

Westhaven Community is an assisted living and nursing care facility in Boone, Iowa, grounded in faith-based values and personal connection. The community has served the Boone area for more than a century, originating as the Swedish Old Folks' Home in 1913, and maintains a long-standing affiliation with the Evangelical Free Church of America.

The community offers flexibility in care levels, with residents able to transition between assisted living and nursing home care as their health needs change. Westhaven provides skilled nursing support, hospice care, and medication management, with staff available to address residents' needs promptly and attentively. The facility emphasizes compassionate, dignified care delivered by a capable nursing team.

Faith shapes the community's daily culture, influencing how staff members interact with residents and one another. For residents who value spiritual life, the community offers opportunities for meaningful spiritual engagement, creating a sense of consistency and comfort that extends to family members visiting the facility.

Located in Boone, Westhaven is a modern, well-maintained facility with a clean environment. The community maintains regular communication with families and accommodates special requests, whether for private gatherings or end-of-life care needs.

Types of Care at Westhaven Community

Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Westhaven Community

3.9overall · 10 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (10)

Dodi Petersen

Apr 2025

via Google

We placed our mom in the care of Westhaven after a life-changing fall that made it obvious that she would not be able to return to living on her own. Although she was only in the care of Westhaven for a very short time before passing, my siblings and I were impressed with the facility, and Breanna, from the very beginning. It was comforting to hear our mom say that she enjoyed her time there as well. The facility has a clean smell and employees who are willing and capable of great things. They were very accommodating when we requested a private room initially for a small family reunion that turned out to be a celebration of life. In the final days of her life, as my siblings and I remained there around the clock, we were provided coffee, water, tea, fruit, and various snacks to keep our strength. They provided our mom with patience, compassion, and affection. She was in hospice care at Westhaven and the nursing staff would promptly arrive every 30 minutes to administer medication to keep her comfortable. God and Westhaven gave her, in my truly honest opinion, the very best nurse that I ever could have handpicked to care for her during her last hours on this earth. If you are seeking the assistance with a loved one, please consider Westhaven. I know my siblings and I are grateful that we did!

Daniel O

Mar 2025

via Google

Our family was very impressed with the loving care they provided my mother. We could not have asked for better help! Stop researching facilities and pick Westhaven! You won't regret it.

Linda Latimer

Nov 2023

via Google

Westhaven is an excellent facility. I am so pleased with their communication with family members . All of my requests are promptly taken care of. The staff are caring and pay attention to the little things that the residents need. I would not hesitate to recommend this facility for your loved ones.

Janet Stinemetz

Mar 2020

via Google

My mother loved Westhaven. She lived in the assisted living until her health moved her to the nursing home area. Her care was amazing. We couldn't have asked for more.

Brian Bopp

Apr 2019

via Google

I would not hesitate to recommend Westhaven to my family or friends. This home has a sturdy foundation of Christian values that brings a tangible sense of peace when you walk through the door. Excellent staff who care for the residents and the facility, which is modern and well maintained.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 19 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 3, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 14, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 15, 2025

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 11, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025

  • 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, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025

May 22, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 4, 2024

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 5, 2024

Mar 30, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 10, 2023

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 25, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Westhaven Community offer?

Westhaven Community offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Westhaven Community located?

Westhaven Community is located at 112 West Fourth Street in Boone, Iowa.

What do families say about Westhaven Community?

Families describe Westhaven as a faith-based nursing and assisted living community in Boone, Iowa, where reviewers consistently praise the attentive, compassionate staff and strong communication with families. Multiple reviews highlight the smooth transition between assisted living and nursing care, and the quality of hospice support during end-of-life care.

How did Westhaven Community do on recent health and safety inspections?

Westhaven Community had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 19 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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