The Bridges At Ankeny
Ankeny, Iowa
3510 Northwest Ablilene Road, Ankeny, IA, 50023
The Bridges At Ankeny Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.71 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.75 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.58 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.06 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 5 to 3 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Capacity
- 100 certified beds · ~93 avg residents/day (93% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
The Bridges at Ankeny is a for-profit, 100-bed skilled nursing facility located in Ankeny, Iowa. It holds a 3-star overall rating from CMS, underpinned by 3-star staffing and 2-star health inspection ratings. The facility is recognized with a 5-star rating for its clinical quality measures.
Location
3510 Northwest Ablilene Road, Ankeny, IA, 50023, Ankeny, IA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for The Bridges At Ankeny?
- The Bridges At Ankeny has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did The Bridges At Ankeny score on health inspections?
- The Bridges At Ankeny received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for The Bridges At Ankeny?
- The Bridges At Ankeny has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does The Bridges At Ankeny have?
- The Bridges At Ankeny has 100 certified beds.
- Does The Bridges At Ankeny accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, The Bridges At Ankeny accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is The Bridges At Ankeny located?
- The Bridges At Ankeny is located at 3510 Northwest Ablilene Road, Ankeny, IA, 50023, Ankeny, Iowa.
- How can I contact The Bridges At Ankeny?
- You can reach The Bridges At Ankeny by phone at +1 515-963-9815.
Nearby facilities
- Sunny View Care Center 2.0 mi
410 N W Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023
- Mill-Pond 3.6 mi
1201 Se Mill Pond Court, Ankeny, IA, 50021
- On With Life 4.4 mi
715 Sw Ankeny Road, Ankeny, IA, 50023
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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