Ridgewood Specialty Care
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa · CCN 165223 · Non-profit (Corporation) · part of Care Initiatives (43 facilities, chain average 2.9 stars)
CMS rates Ridgewood Specialty Care 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 60 certified beds, 54 residents a day on average. 18 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $8,999.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 3 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.27462 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.77628 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.01472 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.5% (registered nurses 22.2%) |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-12-22 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0865 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-12-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-12-30 |
| 2024-10-31 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0805 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-31 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-31 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-31 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-31 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-31 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-31 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-31 complaint survey |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-31 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-31 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-04-11 complaint survey |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-24 |
| 2024-04-11 complaint survey |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-24 |
| 2024-02-15 complaint survey |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-04 |
| 2023-10-05 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-16 |
| 2023-10-05 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0808 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-16 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-31 | Fine | $8,999 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care Initiatives Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2010-11-12 |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-08-05 |
| Gorman, Valeria Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-08-05 |
| Whyms, Brian Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-08-05 |
| Beal, Michael Individual | corporate director | — | 2020-06-01 |
| Bowen, Lane Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-01-01 |
| Carothers, Mary Jane Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-01-01 |
| Childs, Kevin Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-04-01 |
| Corless, Peter Individual | corporate director | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Krein, Keith Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-06-29 |
| Rust, Elizabeth Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-01-01 |
| Sturm, Denise Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-01-01 |
| Upmeyer, Linda Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-06-29 |
| Beal, Michael Individual | corporate officer | — | 2020-06-01 |
| Dixon, David Individual | corporate officer | — | 2016-06-01 |
| Drake, Emily Individual | corporate officer | — | 2023-01-04 |
| Gilyard, Tanya Individual | corporate officer | — | 2025-05-23 |
| Kuhn, Jeramy Individual | corporate officer | — | 2008-06-25 |
| Mcdyer, Jessica Individual | corporate officer | — | 2023-02-22 |
| Volm, Johanna Individual | corporate officer | — | 2021-01-01 |
| Gorman, Valeria Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-03-14 |
| Mahler, Carla Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-01-01 |
| Whyms, Brian Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-01-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Wapello County.