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Willow Dale Wellness Village

404 First Street

4.3(6 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
40
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
40

What Families Think

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Google reviewers describe Willow Dale Wellness Village as a small, family-oriented skilled nursing home in Battle Creek, Iowa, where staff are seen as attentive and caring toward residents. Most reviews are highly positive, though one reviewer left a very low rating without explaining the reason.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff described as compassionate and attentive
  • Residents treated like family
  • Facility described as clean and welcoming
  • Small-town, hidden-gem feel noted by reviewers

What reviewers flag

  • One reviewer left a 1-star rating without explaining the concern

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Willow Dale Wellness Village is a senior living community in Battle Creek, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

About Willow Dale Wellness Village

Willow Dale Wellness Village is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Battle Creek, Iowa, licensed for up to 40 residents. The facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified and carries a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating.

The community offers 24-hour staffing with on-site registered nurses, medication management, dietary accommodations, housekeeping, and laundry services. Residents have access to gathering and activity spaces, an emergency call system, and wheelchair accessibility throughout the facility.

Reviewers consistently describe the staff as compassionate and attentive, with families noting that residents are treated with care and warmth. One reviewer wrote, "very friendly, always clean, very attentive to the residents." Most reviews were highly positive, though feedback was mixed overall.

Types of Care at Willow Dale Wellness Village

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Willow Dale Wellness Village

4.3overall · 6 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (6)

Grant Ohlund

Nov 2025

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You saved my Father's life, I cannot recommend you guys enough. Thank you for all you've done.

Kevin Richards

Jan 2025

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Willowdale Wellness Center in Battle Creek, Iowa, is a wonderful, family-friendly nursing home that provides exceptional care. The staff is compassionate, attentive, and truly treats each resident like family. The facility is warm and welcoming, making it a comfortable place for loved ones to receive the care they need. Highly recommend this hidden gem in a small town!

RachelMarie Hopkins

Apr 2023

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I gave a one star because it won't let me leave it blank or better still ,in the negative will be exactly what I mean !!!

Cindy Kuehl

Nov 2017

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Very friendly, always clean, very attentive to the residents. They treat the residents like family.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 5 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Dec 11, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2026

Nov 14, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 14, 2024

Aug 24, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 21, 2023

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 24, 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 Willow Dale Wellness Village offer?

Willow Dale Wellness Village offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Willow Dale Wellness Village located?

Willow Dale Wellness Village is located at 404 First Street in Battle Creek, Iowa.

What do families say about Willow Dale Wellness Village?

Willow Dale Wellness Village carries a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 6 Google reviews. Most reviews are highly positive, though one reviewer left a very low rating without explaining the reason. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did Willow Dale Wellness Village do on recent health and safety inspections?

Willow Dale Wellness Village had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 5 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.

How can families visit Willow Dale Wellness Village?

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