About Vista Woods Care Center
Nursing home overview and details
Vista Woods Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Ottumwa, IA, serving Wapello County and the surrounding community. The facility has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 54.3 residents.
Vista Woods Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2004, bringing 22 years of experience in long-term care. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.
Vista Woods Care Center 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
Vista Woods Care Center 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
Very Good
Quality Measures
Average
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Vista Woods Care Center provides 3.95 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.70 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 32.8%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 22.2%. Weekend staffing averages 3.28 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Vista Woods Care Center has 1 total penalties on record. 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 Vista Woods Care Center
What is the CMS rating for Vista Woods Care Center?
Vista Woods Care Center 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 Vista Woods Care Center have?
Vista Woods Care Center has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 54.3 residents.
What type of facility is Vista Woods Care Center?
Vista Woods Care Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Wapello County in Ottumwa, IA.
How many doctors practice at Vista Woods Care Center?
1 physicians are affiliated with Vista Woods Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Vista Woods Care Center have any safety concerns?
Vista Woods Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·