Ridgewood Specialty Care
Ottumwa, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165223) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,999
Phone: (641) 683-3111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ridgewood Specialty Care has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Ridgewood Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Ridgewood Specialty Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,999.00, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Ridgewood Specialty Care is a 60-bed nursing home in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, with an average of 53.8 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 1994, and is operated as a non-profit corporation. It is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which includes 43 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ridgewood Specialty Care holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,999.00 assessed against this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the data provided for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, according to CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website, as ratings and records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ridgewood Specialty Care has a 3-star overall rating, which is at 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 about 3.27 hours per resident per day, with 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 43.5%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,999.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ridgewood Specialty Care has 60 certified beds and an average of 53.8 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 has 43 facilities averaging a 2.9-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 3, 3, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 641-683-3111 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 641-683-3111 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165223?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.