West Ridge Specialty Care
Knoxville, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165308) · 78 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 842-3153 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
West Ridge Specialty Care has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
West Ridge Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.10 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
West Ridge Specialty Care has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
West Ridge Specialty Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa. The facility is certified for 78 beds and reports an average daily census of 65 residents. It is organized as a non-profit corporation and has been certified since November 1, 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare, West Ridge Specialty Care holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours of 3.10 per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
West Ridge Specialty Care is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. There is no indication in CMS data that ownership changed in the past 12 months.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
West Ridge Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.10 hours per resident per day, with 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 53.2%; the CMS staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 78 beds and reports an average daily census of 65 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?
It has been certified since November 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (2 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6418423153 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset provided; contact the facility at 6418423153 to schedule a tour and ask about specific care offerings.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most up-to-date details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165308?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.