The Bridges At Ankeny
Ankeny, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165616) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,110
Phone: (515) 963-9815 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Bridges At Ankeny 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 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Bridges At Ankeny reports total nurse staffing of 3.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 99.1%.
The Bridges At Ankeny has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,110.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
The Bridges At Ankeny is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, with 100 certified beds and an average of 94.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been certified since November 18, 2016. It is part of the Campbell Street Services chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.1 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, The Bridges At Ankeny holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 2 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.55 per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 99.1%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS data shows 1 federal fine totaling $9,110.00, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status recorded for this facility in the provided data. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from 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?
The Bridges At Ankeny has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 99.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $9,110.00 and 0 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?
The Bridges At Ankeny has 100 certified beds with an average of 94.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Campbell Street Services chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on November 18, 2016.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components — health inspections (2 stars here), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5159639815 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 5159639815 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165616?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.