OTTUMWA, IA 52501
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 165223 · 60 beds
Ridgewood Specialty Care is a Medicare-certified nursing home in OTTUMWA, IA (CMS Certification Number 165223). CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 3/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 4/5). Federal inspection records list 18 health deficiencies, including 1 immediate jeopardy citation. The most recent survey date on record is December 22, 2025. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $9K across 1 fine. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: CARE INITIATIVES. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Health inspection | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 18 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | December 22, 2025 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 1 |
| Harm citations | 0 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $9K |
| Fine count | 1 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.78 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.27 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 1.1% |
Chain / affiliated entity: CARE INITIATIVES
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 45 facilities in the current extract.