West Ridge Specialty Care
Knoxville, Iowa
1904 West Howard Street, Knoxville, IA, 50138
West Ridge Specialty Care Quality & Safety Report
Good
CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 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) 0.84 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.39 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.11 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.01 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 2 to 4 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Capacity
- 78 certified beds · ~68 avg residents/day (88% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
West Ridge Specialty Care is a nonprofit, 78-bed skilled nursing facility located in Knoxville, Iowa. The center holds a four-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by four-star ratings in both health inspections and quality measures. Direct resident care is provided by a clinical team that maintains a three-star staffing rating.
Location
1904 West Howard Street, Knoxville, IA, 50138, Knoxville, IA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for West Ridge Specialty Care?
- West Ridge Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
- How did West Ridge Specialty Care score on health inspections?
- West Ridge Specialty Care received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for West Ridge Specialty Care?
- West Ridge Specialty Care has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does West Ridge Specialty Care have?
- West Ridge Specialty Care has 78 certified beds.
- Does West Ridge Specialty Care accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, West Ridge Specialty Care accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is West Ridge Specialty Care located?
- West Ridge Specialty Care is located at 1904 West Howard Street, Knoxville, IA, 50138, Knoxville, Iowa.
- How can I contact West Ridge Specialty Care?
- You can reach West Ridge Specialty Care by phone at +1 641-842-3153.
Nearby facilities
- Accura Healthcare Of Knoxville, Llc 1.6 mi
606 North Seventh Street, Knoxville, IA, 50138
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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