About Ridgewood Specialty Care
Nursing home overview and details
Ridgewood Specialty Care is an nursing home in Ottumwa, IA, serving Wapello County and the surrounding community. The facility has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 55.1 residents.
Ridgewood Specialty Care has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1994, bringing 32 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with CARE INITIATIVES, which provides administrative support and oversight.
Ridgewood Specialty Care has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Ottumwa, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Ridgewood Specialty Care has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Average
Quality Measures
Excellent
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Ridgewood Specialty Care provides 3.51 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.75 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 56.9%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 28.6%. Weekend staffing averages 3.19 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Ridgewood Specialty Care has received 1 fine totaling $8,999. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Ridgewood Specialty Care
What is the CMS rating for Ridgewood Specialty Care?
Ridgewood Specialty Care has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Ridgewood Specialty Care have?
Ridgewood Specialty Care has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 55.1 residents.
What type of facility is Ridgewood Specialty Care?
Ridgewood Specialty Care is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Wapello County in Ottumwa, IA.
How many doctors practice at Ridgewood Specialty Care?
1 physicians are affiliated with Ridgewood Specialty Care. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Ridgewood Specialty Care have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Ridgewood Specialty Care has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·