Cycle 1
Health 2025-12-22 · Fire 2025-12-22
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
Ottumwa, IA
Ridgewood Specialty Care
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $8,999 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1977 Albia Road, Ottumwa, IA
(641) 683-3111
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
60
Certified beds
Average residents
54
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Care Initiatives
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
43 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 4 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.66
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.49
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.57 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.04
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.19
All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.15
RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.72
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.54
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.02
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.73
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.50
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.25
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
48%
Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
13,449
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
5.14
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9805
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
0.79
Baseline 64.81% · Performance 60.47% · Measure score 0.79 · Achievement 0.79 · Improvement 0.59
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0.24
Baseline 2.97 hours · Performance 3.18 hours · Measure score 0.24 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.24
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.53% |
10.72%
0.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 34 · Observed rate 11.76% · Lower 95% interval 6.71% |
| Discharge to community | 61.24% |
50.57%
10.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 29 · Observed rate 58.62% · Lower 95% interval 44.57% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.98 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 96.3% |
95.27%
1 pts better
|
Numerator 26 · Denominator 27 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 27 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 27 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 23 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 7.94% |
8.2%
0.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 63 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 7.34% |
42%
34.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 109 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.5% |
94.0%
5.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 97.9% · 4Q avg 99.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.2%
4.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.2% |
3.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.0% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 4.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
4.0%
4 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.1% |
4.9%
0.2 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 7.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 10.6% · 4Q avg 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.9% |
20.6%
11.7 pts better
|
19.6%
10.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 11.6% · Q3 9.3% · Q4 12.8% · 4Q avg 8.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.8% |
19.8%
10 pts better
|
16.7%
6.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.9% · Q2 9.7% · Q3 9.4% · Q4 13.9% · 4Q avg 9.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 2.1% |
0.2%
1.9 pts worse
|
0.1%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 14.5% |
18.5%
4 pts better
|
16.3%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.9% · 4Q avg 14.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.6% |
18.3%
8.7 pts better
|
14.9%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 7.7% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 11.1% · 4Q avg 9.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.5% |
2.5%
2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.5% |
26.0%
1.5 pts better
|
19.8%
4.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 34.8% · Q2 18.0% · Q3 28.5% · Q4 17.0% · 4Q avg 24.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.0% |
4.3%
2.3 pts better
|
5.1%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.7% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.2% |
84.3%
1.9 pts better
|
81.7%
4.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.4% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 78.9% · Q4 66.7% · 4Q avg 86.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.5% |
13.1%
2.6 pts better
|
12.0%
1.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.5% · Observed 11.5% · Expected 12.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 6.4% |
1.9%
4.5 pts worse
|
1.6%
4.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.7% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 4.8% · 4Q avg 6.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.6% |
73.3%
24.3 pts better
|
79.7%
17.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 14.9% |
21.3%
6.4 pts better
|
23.9%
9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 14.9% · Observed 19.2% · Expected 30.7% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-10-31 · Fire 2024-10-31
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-10-05 · Fire 2023-10-05
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-22
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-12-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-22
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-12-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-11-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-10-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-10-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-10-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-10-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-10-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-11-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-10-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-10-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-10-16
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-22
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2025-12-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-22
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-12-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-22
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-30
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-10-31
F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-11-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-11-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-11
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-11
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-15
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-03-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-10-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2023-10-16
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,999
2024-10-31
Fine
Fine · fine $8,999
Fine
Ownership
Care Initiatives
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Beal, Michael
Corporate Director · Individual
Beal, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Bowen, Lane
Corporate Director · Individual
Carothers, Mary Jane
Corporate Director · Individual
Childs, Kevin
Corporate Director · Individual
Computershare Corporate Trust
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Corless, Peter
Corporate Director · Individual
Dixon, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Drake, Emily
Corporate Officer · Individual
Gilyard, Tanya
Corporate Officer · Individual
Gorman, Valeria
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Krein, Keith
Corporate Director · Individual
Kuhn, Jeramy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mahler, Carla
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mcdyer, Jessica
Corporate Officer · Individual
Rust, Elizabeth
Corporate Director · Individual
Sturm, Denise
Corporate Director · Individual
Upmeyer, Linda
Corporate Director · Individual
Volm, Johanna
Corporate Officer · Individual
Whyms, Brian
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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