Ridgewood Specialty Care
Ottumwa, Iowa
1977 Albia Road, Ottumwa, IA, 52501
Ridgewood Specialty Care 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
- Total federal penalties $8,999
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) 0.73 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.49 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.04 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.02 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 1 to 3 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Capacity
- 60 certified beds · ~54 avg residents/day (90% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Ridgewood Specialty Care is a 60-bed non-profit nursing facility located in Ottumwa, Iowa. It maintains a 3-star overall rating from CMS, with specific ratings of 5 stars for quality measures and 2 stars for health inspections. Staffing levels at the facility are currently rated at 3 stars.
Location
1977 Albia Road, Ottumwa, IA, 52501, Ottumwa, IA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Ridgewood Specialty Care?
- Ridgewood Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did Ridgewood Specialty Care score on health inspections?
- Ridgewood Specialty Care received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Ridgewood Specialty Care?
- Ridgewood Specialty Care has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Ridgewood Specialty Care have?
- Ridgewood Specialty Care has 60 certified beds.
- Does Ridgewood Specialty Care accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Ridgewood Specialty Care accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Ridgewood Specialty Care located?
- Ridgewood Specialty Care is located at 1977 Albia Road, Ottumwa, IA, 52501, Ottumwa, Iowa.
- How can I contact Ridgewood Specialty Care?
- You can reach Ridgewood Specialty Care by phone at +1 641-683-3111.
Nearby facilities
- Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa 0.4 mi
2035 Chester Avenue, Ottumwa, IA, 52501
- Vista Woods Care Center 3.9 mi
Three Pennsylvania Place, Ottumwa, IA, 52501
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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