Parkridge Specialty Care
Pleasant Hill, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165345) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $34,450
Phone: (515) 265-5348 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Parkridge Specialty Care has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Parkridge Specialty Care reports 3.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.9%.
CMS records show Parkridge Specialty Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $34,450.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Parkridge Specialty Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Pleasant Hill, Polk County, Iowa, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility has been certified since July 1997, with 90 certified beds and an average of 85.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Parkridge Specialty Care holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.27 hours per resident per day, with 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 44.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $34,450.00, and no payment denials on record.
Parkridge Specialty Care is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
This profile is drawn solely from CMS Medicare Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Parkridge Specialty Care has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.27 hours per resident per day, with 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 44.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $34,450.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 90 certified beds with an average of 85.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which includes 43 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
The overall rating (1 star), health inspection rating (1 star), quality measure rating (2 stars), and staffing rating (3 stars) each reflect different aspects of CMS's evaluation of the facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at (515) 265-5348 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include touring details; contact the facility at (515) 265-5348 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165345?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.