Ravenwood Specialty Care
Waterloo, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165251) · 176 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 232-6808 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Ravenwood Specialty Care an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Ravenwood Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.35 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.2%.
Ravenwood Specialty Care has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation was noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Ravenwood Specialty Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. The facility is certified for 176 beds and reports an average daily census of 131 residents. It is operated as a non-profit corporation and has been federally certified since March 27, 1995.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ravenwood holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. The health inspection rating is also 1 star, the quality measure rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was present in the data provided for this listing.
Ravenwood Specialty Care is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. CMS data indicates no change of ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ravenwood Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is reported at 30.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ravenwood Specialty Care is certified for 176 beds and has an average daily census of 131 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 chain rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 27, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Ravenwood scores 1 star overall, 1 star on health inspections, 4 stars on staffing, and 2 stars on quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 3192326808 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3192326808 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165251?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.