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HomeIowaRidgewood Specialty Care

Ridgewood Specialty Care

1977 Albia Road, Ottumwa, IA 525016416833111WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(20 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
60
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $8,999

How Ridgewood 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
3/5
IA average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
IA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.27 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.78 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
43.5%
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

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
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 31, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 22, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 10 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
Wapello County 65+
6,285
17.8% of county
County Population
35,292
Wapello County

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

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Ridgewood Specialty Care is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ottumwa, Iowa with 60 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
53.8
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Wapello
Last Inspection
Dec 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
35.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (18)

F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Dec 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0805Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: 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: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0808Potential for Harm

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$8,999
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineOct 31, 2024
$8,999

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

Nurse Aide1.91 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.78 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.27 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.01 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.5%
RN Turnover
22.2%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (24)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 12, 2010
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
GORMAN, VALERIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 14, 2025
MAHLER, CARLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
WHYMS, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 5, 2025
GORMAN, VALERIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 5, 2025
WHYMS, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 5, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Iowa facilities
Ridgewood Specialty Care
Ottumwa, IACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,999
Good Samaritan - Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA1,584 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $91,569
Accura Healthcare of Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA2.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Bloomfield Care Center
Bloomfield, IA17.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Oakwood Specialty Care
Albia, IA18.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Crystal Heights Care Center
Oskaloosa, IA22.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $10,489
Oskaloosa Care Center
Oskaloosa, IA22.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $45,354
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Ridgewood Specialty Care
Ottumwa, IA · Current facility
—3/53/54/5$8,999
Good Samaritan - Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA
1,584 ft3/53/54/5$91,569
Accura Healthcare of Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA
2.2 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Bloomfield Care Center
Bloomfield, IA
17.4 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Oakwood Specialty Care
Albia, IA
18.1 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Crystal Heights Care Center
Oskaloosa, IA
22.4 mi2/52/52/5$10,489
Oskaloosa Care Center
Oskaloosa, IA
22.8 mi1/51/52/5$45,354

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 Ridgewood Specialty Care?▾
Ridgewood Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Ridgewood 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). Ridgewood Specialty Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Ridgewood Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Ridgewood Specialty Care had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 22, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $8,999.
What are the staffing levels at Ridgewood Specialty Care?▾
Ridgewood Specialty Care provides 3.27 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours, 0.59 LPN hours, and 1.91 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.5%.
How many beds does Ridgewood Specialty Care have?▾
Ridgewood Specialty Care has 60 certified beds with an average of 53.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Ridgewood Specialty Care?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 2 in Ottumwa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Ridgewood Specialty Care?▾
On Google Maps, Ridgewood Specialty Care has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 20 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Care Initiatives

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