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HomeIowaParkridge Specialty Care

Parkridge Specialty Care

5800 NE 12TH Avenue, Pleasant Hill, IA 503275152655348WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.3on Google(38 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
90
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $34,450

How Parkridge Specialty Care Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
IA average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
IA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
IA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.27 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.70 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
44.9%
IA average
44.1%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.27 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
28
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 28, 2024
Most recent cycle
20
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 7, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 8 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Polk County 65+
66,726
13.5% of county
County Population
493,378
Polk County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Parkridge Specialty Care is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Pleasant Hill, Iowa with 90 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
90
Avg Residents/Day
85.4
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Oct 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20
Weighted Score
138.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (49)

F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 7, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 7, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Oct 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jul 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jul 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jul 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Feb 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Feb 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Feb 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0638Potential for Harm

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 19 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$34,450
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineSep 7, 2023
$34,450

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.23 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.34 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.27 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.93 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.9%
RN Turnover
30.0%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 1, 2014
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2025
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
BOWEN, LANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
CAROTHERS, MARY JANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
CHILDS, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
CORLESS, PETERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
KREIN, KEITHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2022
RUST, ELIZABETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
STURM, DENISECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
UPMEYER, LINDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2022
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
DIXON, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
DRAKE, EMILYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 4, 2023
GILYARD, TANYACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 23, 2025
KUHN, JERAMYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 25, 2008
MCDYER, JESSICACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2023
VOLM, JOHANNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
KERSCHNER, MICHELLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 13, 2023
MAHLER, CARLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
WEI, SHIPENGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
BEAL, MICHAELINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 8, 2026
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 4, 2025
KERSCHNER, MICHELLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 5, 2025
WEI, SHIPENGADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 5, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Parkridge Specialty Care and nearby alternatives.

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Parkridge Specialty Care
Pleasant Hill, IACurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $34,450
Prairie Vista Village
Altoona, IA2.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Altoona, IA3.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Valley View Village
Des Moines, IA3.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $9,110
Trinity Center at Luther Park
Des Moines, IA5.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $162,205
Azria Health Park Place
Des Moines, IA6.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $36,875
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA6.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Parkridge Specialty Care
Pleasant Hill, IA · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$34,450
Prairie Vista Village
Altoona, IA
2.9 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Altoona, IA
3.6 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
Valley View Village
Des Moines, IA
3.9 mi3/52/55/5$9,110
Trinity Center at Luther Park
Des Moines, IA
5.4 mi1/51/54/5$162,205
Azria Health Park Place
Des Moines, IA
6.0 mi1/51/53/5$36,875
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
6.0 mi3/52/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Parkridge Specialty Care?▾
Parkridge Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Parkridge Specialty Care cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Parkridge Specialty Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Parkridge Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Parkridge Specialty Care had 20 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 7, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $34,450.
What are the staffing levels at Parkridge Specialty Care?▾
Parkridge Specialty Care provides 3.27 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, 0.34 LPN hours, and 2.23 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.9%.
How many beds does Parkridge Specialty Care have?▾
Parkridge Specialty Care has 90 certified beds with an average of 85.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Parkridge Specialty Care?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Parkridge Specialty Care?▾
On Google Maps, Parkridge Specialty Care has a rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 38 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Care Initiatives

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