Cedar Rapids, IA

West Ridge Care Center

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

3131 F Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, IA

(319) 390-3367

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

60

Certified beds

Average residents

53

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2006-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.77

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.58

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.64

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.58

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

21%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

36%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
1.5
0.2 pts worse
1.9
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.5
2.1
1.6 pts better
1.8
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.3%
94.0%
5.3 pts better
93.4%
5.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.8%
3.7%
0.9 pts better
3.3%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.6%
4.0%
2.4 pts better
11.4%
9.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.0%
4.9%
0.1 pts worse
5.4%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 3.2%
20.6%
17.4 pts better
19.6%
16.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.1%
19.8%
8.7 pts better
16.7%
5.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 22.6%
18.5%
4.1 pts worse
16.3%
6.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.7%
18.3%
3.4 pts worse
14.9%
6.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 3.6%
1.7%
1.9 pts worse
1.0%
2.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.4%
2.5%
1.9 pts worse
1.7%
2.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 9.0%
26.0%
17 pts better
19.8%
10.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.7%
4.3%
2.4 pts worse
5.1%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.0%
84.3%
6.7 pts better
81.7%
9.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 8.7%
13.1%
4.4 pts better
12.0%
3.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.9%
1.9 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.3%
73.3%
21 pts better
79.7%
14.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 24.9%
21.3%
3.6 pts worse
23.9%
1 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-12-12 · Fire 2024-12-12

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-11-16 · Fire 2023-11-16

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-11-17 · Fire 2022-11-17

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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.

Corrected 2024-12-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-12-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-01-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-12-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-12-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-11-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-11-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-12-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2023-11-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-11-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-12-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2022-12-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2022-12-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-11-22

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

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 2023-11-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

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 2022-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-12-14

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Arp Sample, Susan

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

21% 1 facilities 1988-09-28
Warner, Peggy

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

16% 1 facilities 1988-09-28
Warner, Terry

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

16% 1 facilities 1988-09-28
Sample, Elaine

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

11% 1 facilities 1988-09-28
Sample, Robert

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

11% 1 facilities 1988-09-28
Arp Sample, Susan

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1988-09-28
Curphey, Richard

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2002-05-25
Curphey, Richard

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2002-05-25
Curphey, Richard

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2011-11-06
Lancaster Pollard Mortgage Company LLC

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 2 facilities 1988-09-28
Olin, William

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1990-05-12
Pietrzak, Michael

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1990-05-12
Sample, Robert

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-06-01
Warner, Peggy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1988-09-28
Warner, Peggy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1988-09-28
Warner, Terry

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1988-09-28
Warner, Terry

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1988-09-28

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