West Ridge Specialty Care
1904 West Howard Street, Knoxville, IA, 50138
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Care Initiatives · Non profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 4
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- of 5
- Staffing
- 3
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 3
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 78
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Care Initiatives | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Wells Fargo Bank | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST |
| Cox, Brittany | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Beal, Michael | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Bowen, Lane | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Carothers, Mary Jane | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Childs, Kevin | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Krein, Keith | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Rust, Elizabeth | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Sturm, Denise | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Upmeyer, Linda | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Wei, Shipeng | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Beal, Michael | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Dixon, David | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Drake, Emily | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Kuhn, Jeramy | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Mcdyer, Jessica | CORPORATE OFFICER |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Marion County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center CCN 165006 | Des Moines, IA | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $44,814 |
| Harmony Cedar Rapids CCN 165017 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | 1 | 2 | Not shown | $61,400 |
| Chautauqua Guest Home #2 CCN 165019 | Charles City, IA | 5 | 4 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Oaknoll Retirement Residence CCN 165030 | Iowa City, IA | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Harmony Davenport CCN 165033 | Davenport, IA | 2 | 2 | 3 | Not shown | $30,186 |
| Harmony Waterloo CCN 165034 | Waterloo, IA | 1 | 1 | 3 | Shown | $146,830 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is West Ridge Specialty Care's CMS rating?
West Ridge Specialty Care has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is West Ridge Specialty Care located?
West Ridge Specialty Care is located at 1904 West Howard Street, Knoxville, IA, 50138 in Marion County, and CMS lists 78 certified beds.
Does West Ridge Specialty Care have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for West Ridge Specialty Care over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does West Ridge Specialty Care's rating compare to nearby facilities?
West Ridge Specialty Care's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.25 across 4 facilities in Marion County, and 3.13 across Iowa. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify West Ridge Specialty Care's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm West Ridge Specialty Care's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 165308
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 78
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 11 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2025 | 0550 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 31, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 0580 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 0689 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 15, 2024 |
| May 4, 2023 | 0690 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 30, 2023 |
| May 4, 2023 | 0697 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 30, 2023 |
| May 4, 2023 | 0740 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 30, 2023 |
| May 4, 2023 | 0741 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 30, 2023 |
| May 4, 2023 | 0561 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 30, 2023 |
| Jul 22, 2021 | 0609 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Jul 22, 2021 | 0658 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 10, 2021 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.