Vista Woods Care Center
Ottumwa, Iowa
Three Pennsylvania Place, Ottumwa, IA, 52501
Vista Woods Care Center 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) 0.76 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.41 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.64 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 5 to 4 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Assisted living facility · Retirement community
- Capacity
- 60 certified beds · ~56 avg residents/day (93% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Vista Woods Care Center is a 60-bed, for-profit corporate skilled nursing facility located in Ottumwa, Iowa. The center holds a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by 4-star ratings in both staffing and health inspections. While maintaining these benchmarks, the facility currently holds a 2-star rating for quality measures.
Location
Three Pennsylvania Place, Ottumwa, IA, 52501, Ottumwa, IA
Recent reviews
- Brenda Hostetler ★★★★★ October 23, 2025
I can't say enough GREAT things about Pennsylvania Place in Ottumwa, Iowa. My mom was so happy living there. The years she spent there were amongst the best of her life. In her words, "I finally don't have to cook or clean unless I want to." I know her favorite part of lunches were Chef Mike's homemade soups - I think he had 30 different kinds - and they were all delicious! His meals are complete, HUGE and filling - mom never left hungry! We were SURPRISED that mom actually SAVED money when she moved there. With no longer paying taxes, utilities and repairs (appliances, furnace/AC in her old house tended to break down), she was surprised with the cost savings! When we started thinking about a place for mom to move into, we didn't go to Penn Place as it's REALLY NICE and we just figured we couldn't afford it. However, when we started comparing, Penn Place was the MOST affordable of all the communities we visited. Forever thankful to their staff and fellow residents. WONDERFUL place to call home!
- dan ward ★★★★★ September 10, 2021
Very clean place enjoy staying here every time we come to Iowa to visit family
- mark shaffer ★★★★☆ July 18, 2021
visited my parents well kept up
- Emily Hartley ★★★★★ October 21, 2020
Beautiful apartments! Amazing staff! 24 hour nursing care!
- Amber M ★★★★★ October 21, 2020
The care staff, housekeeping & dietary staff, as well as the administration and marketing departments are phenomenal. Daily, life enriching activities are well thought out and suited for our loved ones. I truly appreciate the staff of Pennsylvania Place, what a wonderful facility.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Vista Woods Care Center?
- Vista Woods Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
- How did Vista Woods Care Center score on health inspections?
- Vista Woods Care Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Vista Woods Care Center?
- Vista Woods Care Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Vista Woods Care Center have?
- Vista Woods Care Center has 60 certified beds.
- Does Vista Woods Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Vista Woods Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Vista Woods Care Center located?
- Vista Woods Care Center is located at Three Pennsylvania Place, Ottumwa, IA, 52501, Ottumwa, Iowa.
- How can I contact Vista Woods Care Center?
- You can reach Vista Woods Care Center by phone at +1 641-683-3372.
Nearby facilities
- Ridgewood Specialty Care 3.9 mi
1977 Albia Road, Ottumwa, IA, 52501
- Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa 4.2 mi
2035 Chester Avenue, Ottumwa, IA, 52501
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
All clinical data on this page originates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies and inspects every Medicare- and Medicaid-participating nursing home in the United States. Reviews are imported verbatim from public Google business listings.
What to do next
Data is a starting point, not a final answer. We encourage families to visit facilities in person, observe daily routines, and speak with staff and residents. See our guide: Questions to Ask When Visiting →
Listing data sourced from CMS provider records and public Google business data. ACD-HUB independently aggregates and never accepts paid placement.