Ridgewood Specialty Care
1977 Albia Road, Ottumwa, IA 52501 · CCN 165223
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 60
- Avg residents/day
- 53.8
- Phone
- 6416833111
Inspection history vs Iowa & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Iowa avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-12-22 | 3 | 6.2 | 9.5 | -3.2 better |
| 2 | 2024-10-31 | 12 | 7.0 | 9.8 | +5.0 worse |
| 3 | 2023-10-05 | 3 | 7.9 | 9.3 | -4.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.19 | 48.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.66 | 50.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.50 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $8,999
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- CARE INITIATIVES
- Facilities in chain
- 43
- Chain avg overall
- 3.00 / 5
Inspection citations (18)1 immediate jeopardy
- DF0803Ensure 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.2025-12-22 · Health · corrected 2025-12-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2025-12-22 · Health · corrected 2025-12-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-12-22 · Health · corrected 2025-12-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0803Ensure 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.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-04-11 · Health · corrected 2024-04-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-04-11 · Health · corrected 2024-04-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-02-15 · Health · corrected 2024-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2023-10-05 · Health · corrected 2023-10-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0808Ensure 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.2023-10-05 · Health · corrected 2023-10-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARE INITIATIVES | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2010-11-12 |
| GORMAN, VALERIA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-03-14 |
| MAHLER, CARLA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-01 |
| WHYMS, BRIAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-01 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-06-01 |
| BOWEN, LANE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-01 |
| CAROTHERS, MARY JANE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-01-01 |
| CHILDS, KEVIN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-04-01 |
| CORLESS, PETER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-01-01 |
| KREIN, KEITH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-06-29 |
| RUST, ELIZABETH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-01-01 |
| STURM, DENISE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-01 |
| UPMEYER, LINDA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-06-29 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-06-01 |
| DIXON, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-06-01 |
| DRAKE, EMILY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-01-04 |
| GILYARD, TANYA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2025-05-23 |
| KUHN, JERAMY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2008-06-25 |
| MCDYER, JESSICA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-02-22 |
| VOLM, JOHANNA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2021-01-01 |
| COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | — | 2025-01-01 |
Other facilities in Ottumwa
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa | ★★★★☆ | 126 |
| Vista Woods Care Center | ★★★★☆ | 60 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.