Nursing homeActive
Ridgewood Specialty Care
1977 Albia Road, Ottumwa, IA 52501641683311160 certified beds · 54 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
18
● 0● 17● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$8,999
1 fine
Last survey
2025-12-22
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-31 | Standard | 091 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-11 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-15 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-05 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-30Record 165223-20251222-F803
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-30Record 165223-20251222-F865
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-30Record 165223-20251222-F880
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity JHarm
Food & nutrition
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 165223-20241031-F805
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 165223-20241031-F550
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 165223-20241031-F558
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 165223-20241031-F584
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 165223-20241031-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 165223-20241031-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 165223-20241031-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 165223-20241031-F689
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 165223-20241031-F803
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 165223-20241031-F812
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-24Record 165223-20240411-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-24Record 165223-20240411-F677
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-04Record 165223-20240215-F677
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-16Record 165223-20231005-F758
F808Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-16Record 165223-20231005-F808
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-31 | Civil money penalty | $8,999 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.78
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 0.74 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.27
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.01
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover44%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover22%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Iowa | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.0% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 10.8% | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 10.5% | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.0% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 8.7% | 20.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Initiatives Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Gorman, Valeria Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mahler, Carla Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Whyms, Brian Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beal, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beal, Michael Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bowen, Lane Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carothers, Mary Jane Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Childs, Kevin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Corless, Peter Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dixon, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Drake, Emily Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gilyard, Tanya Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gorman, Valeria Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Krein, Keith Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kuhn, Jeramy Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcdyer, Jessica Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rust, Elizabeth Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sturm, Denise Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Upmeyer, Linda Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Volm, Johanna Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Whyms, Brian Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Care Initiatives — 43 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Iowa.
No county cost figures on file for Wapello.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan - Ottumwa Ottumwa | 0.3 mi | 2026-06-03 | 0251 |
| Accura Healthcare of Ottumwa Ottumwa | 2.2 mi | 2025-09-25 | 051 |
| Bloomfield Care Center Bloomfield | 17.4 mi | 2026-06-25 | 091 |
| Oakwood Specialty Care Albia | 18.1 mi | 2025-09-04 | 0100 |
| Crystal Heights Care Center Oskaloosa | 22.4 mi | 2025-12-08 | 0160 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |