Walnut Ridge
Clive, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165791) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (515) 222-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Walnut Ridge holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Walnut Ridge reports total nurse staffing of 4.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.4%.
Walnut Ridge has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Walnut Ridge is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Clive, Iowa (Dallas County), operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure. The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average daily census of 45.5 residents. It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 9, 2021.
According to CMS Care Compare, Walnut Ridge holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, Quality Measures rating of 3 stars, and Staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 4.89 per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — meaning there is no federal fine or payment denial history on record for this facility. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status is present in the data provided.
Walnut Ridge is part of the Presbyterian Homes & Services chain, which operates 21 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.3. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to CMS data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Walnut Ridge has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Walnut Ridge is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.89 hours per resident per day, with 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing turnover is 24.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for Walnut Ridge.
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 Facility designation for Walnut Ridge.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Walnut Ridge is certified for 60 beds and has an average daily census of 45.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Walnut Ridge is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Presbyterian Homes & Services chain, which operates 21 facilities with an average rating of 4.3.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Walnut Ridge was first approved for certification on September 9, 2021.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four measures: overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Walnut Ridge scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (515) 222-4000 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 (515) 222-4000 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 view Walnut Ridge's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165791?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.