01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-12-22 | 3 | 2025-12-22 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-10-31 | 10 | 2024-10-31 | 3 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-10-05 | 5 | 2023-10-05 | 8 |
CMS CCN 1652232026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Ridgewood Specialty Care
1977 Albia Road · Ottumwa, IA 52501 · Wapello County
Certified beds60CMS provider file
Recent citation rows31current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
31 rows in the current release
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-12-22 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-292025-12-22 · HEALTHF0803Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-302025-12-22 · HEALTHF0865Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-302025-12-22 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-302025-12-22 · FIREK0161Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-292024-10-31 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-142024-10-31 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-01 · complaint2024-10-31 · HEALTHF0558Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-012024-10-31 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-012024-10-31 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-012024-10-31 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-01 · complaint2024-10-31 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-01 · complaint2024-10-31 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-01 · complaint2024-10-31 · HEALTHF0803Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-012024-10-31 · HEALTHF0805Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-012024-10-31 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-012024-10-31 · FIREK0521Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-312024-10-31 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-012024-04-11 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-24 · complaint2024-04-11 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-24 · complaint2024-02-15 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-04 · complaint2023-10-05 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-162023-10-05 · HEALTHF0808Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-162023-10-05 · FIREK0161Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-1303 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-31 | Fine | $8,999 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- CARE INITIATIVESOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 11/12/2010
- COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAOrganization · 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- BEAL, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2020
- BOWEN, LANEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
- CAROTHERS, MARY JANEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
- CHILDS, KEVINIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2023
- CORLESS, PETERIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- KREIN, KEITHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/29/2022
- RUST, ELIZABETHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
- STURM, DENISEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
- UPMEYER, LINDAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/29/2022
- BEAL, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2020
- DIXON, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2016
- DRAKE, EMILYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/04/2023
- GILYARD, TANYAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/23/2025
- KUHN, JERAMYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/25/2008
- MCDYER, JESSICAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/22/2023
- VOLM, JOHANNAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.27per resident day
RN hours0.78per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.01per resident day
Staff turnover43.5%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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