CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1653082026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

West Ridge Specialty Care

1904 West Howard Street · Knoxville, IA 50138 · Marion County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds78CMS provider file
Recent citation rows32current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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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.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12024-07-0332024-07-035
Cycle 22023-05-0462023-05-044
Cycle 32021-07-2242021-07-2210
02 / CITATION DETAIL

32 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-04-23 · HEALTHF0676Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-12 · complaint
2026-04-23 · HEALTHF0677Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2026-05-12 · complaint
2025-11-04 · HEALTHF0550Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2025-11-25 · complaint
2024-08-30 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-31 · complaint
2024-07-03 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-11
2024-07-03 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-11
2024-07-03 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-11
2024-07-03 · 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 · 2024-08-10
2024-07-03 · FIREK0922Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-11
2024-03-14 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-15 · complaint
2024-03-14 · 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 · 2024-03-15 · complaint
2023-05-04 · HEALTHF0561Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-30
2023-05-04 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-30
2023-05-04 · HEALTHF0697Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-30
2023-05-04 · HEALTHF0740Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-30
2023-05-04 · HEALTHF0741Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-30
2023-05-04 · 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 · 2023-05-07
2023-05-04 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-07
2023-05-04 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-11
2023-05-04 · FIREK0771Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.

Correction field: Waiver has been granted · 2023-09-29
2021-07-22 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-08-10
2021-07-22 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-08-10
2021-07-22 · 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 · 2021-07-28
2021-07-22 · FIREK0291Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-07-26
03 / 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.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • CARE INITIATIVESOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 09/01/2009
  • COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAOrganization · 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
  • BEAL, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2020
  • BOWEN, LANEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
  • CAROTHERS, MARY JANEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • CHILDS, KEVINIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2023
  • CORLESS, PETERIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
  • KREIN, KEITHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
  • RUST, ELIZABETHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • STURM, DENISEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
  • UPMEYER, LINDAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
  • BEAL, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2020
  • DIXON, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2016
  • DRAKE, EMILYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/04/2023
  • GILYARD, TANYAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/23/2025
  • KUHN, JERAMYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/25/2008
  • MCDYER, JESSICAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/22/2023
  • RAFFERTY, SUSANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/13/2025

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 hours3.10per resident day
RN hours0.86per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.58per resident day
Staff turnover53.2%CMS reported field
BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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