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West Ridge Specialty Care

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

1904 West Howard Street, Knoxville, IA 50138

78 Beds
Medicare Since 1996

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1904 West Howard Street
Knoxville, IA 50138

About West Ridge Specialty Care

Nursing home overview and details

West Ridge Specialty Care is an nursing home in Knoxville, IA, serving Marion County and the surrounding community. The facility has 78 certified beds with an average daily census of 69.8 residents.

West Ridge Specialty Care has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1996, bringing 30 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with CARE INITIATIVES, which provides administrative support and oversight.

West Ridge 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 Knoxville, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating4/5 Stars
Certified Beds78
Avg. Residents/Day69.8
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyMarion
Affiliated Doctors5

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Very Good

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

West Ridge 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

Very Good

Quality Measures

Average

Staffing

Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

West Ridge Specialty Care provides 3.00 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.73 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 47.2%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 41.7%. Weekend staffing averages 2.53 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.73
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.00
Total Nurse Turnover Rate47.2%
RN Turnover Rate41.7%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.53

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

West Ridge Specialty Care has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About West Ridge Specialty Care

What is the CMS rating for West Ridge Specialty Care?

West Ridge 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 West Ridge Specialty Care have?

West Ridge Specialty Care has 78 certified beds with an average daily census of 69.8 residents.

What type of facility is West Ridge Specialty Care?

West Ridge Specialty Care is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Marion County in Knoxville, IA.

How many doctors practice at West Ridge Specialty Care?

5 physicians are affiliated with West Ridge Specialty Care. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does West Ridge Specialty Care have any safety concerns?

West Ridge Specialty Care has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·