B85

West Ridge Specialty Care

Grade B 85/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
4/5
Health Insp.
4/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

78

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

1904 West Howard Street, Knoxville, IA 50138
6418423153

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.84h
LPN
0.45h
CNA
2.42h
Total
3.71h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

CARE INITIATIVES

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Sep 2009

100%

BEAL, MICHAEL

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jun 2020

BOWEN, LANE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

CAROTHERS, MARY JANE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2023

CHILDS, KEVIN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2023

KREIN, KEITH

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2022

RUST, ELIZABETH

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2023

STURM, DENISE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

UPMEYER, LINDA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2022

WEI, SHIPENG

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2024

BEAL, MICHAEL

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2020

DIXON, DAVID

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2016

DRAKE, EMILY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2023

KUHN, JERAMY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2008

MCDYER, JESSICA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 2023

COX, BRITTANY

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Apr 2023

WELLS FARGO BANK

Organization5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTSince Jan 2024

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (13)

November 4, 2025Health1 deficiency
0550EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 25, 2025
August 30, 2024Health1 deficiency
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 31, 2024
March 14, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 15, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 15, 2024
May 4, 2023Health5 deficiencies
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 30, 2023
0697DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 30, 2023
0740DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 30, 2023
0741DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 30, 2023
0561DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 30, 2023
January 31, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2023
0688EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2023
July 22, 2021Health2 deficiencies
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 10, 2021
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 10, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for West Ridge Specialty Care?

West Ridge Specialty Care in Knoxville, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 84.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for West Ridge Specialty Care?

West Ridge Specialty Care has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does West Ridge Specialty Care have?

West Ridge Specialty Care has 13 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does West Ridge Specialty Care have?

West Ridge Specialty Care has 78 certified beds with approximately 68 current residents (87% occupancy). The facility is located at 1904 West Howard Street, Knoxville, Iowa 50138. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.