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Parkridge Specialty Care

5800 Ne 12th Avenue, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 · Polk County · (515) 265-5348

90 certified beds, about 85 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1997

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165345 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on October 7, 2025, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).

Of 49 health citations since September 2023, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.

CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.27 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.70 of those hours.

44.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Iowa average 44.0%).

CMS links it to Care Initiatives, an affiliated group of 43 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 49 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
3G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
34D
10E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 21, 2026Complaint inspection · 11 citations
  1. F
    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
    F865 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 5, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on the Provider History Report, State Agency Website, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Plan (QAPI), staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to adequately address repeat regulatory violations in the following regulatory categories: F812, F880, F725, and F684. The facility reported a census of 86.
  2. E
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
    F585 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 5, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, resident and staff interview, the facility failed to uphold the established grievance process when staff members failed to report repeated resident grievances to management. The facility reported a census of 86.
  3. E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 5, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on direct observation, clinical record review, staff and resident interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to maintain adequate staffing to ensure residents had access to timely requests for help, as noted by excessively long call light times. The facility reported a census of 86.
  4. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 5, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on direct observation, clinical record review, facility policy review, resident and staff interview, the facility failed to treat residents with dignity and respect. An observation revealed a member of the therapy team ignored the wishes of the resident for 2 of 7 residents screened for dignity related concerns (Residents #13 and #14). The facility reported a census of 86.
  5. D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    F554 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 5, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, clinical record reviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to have an order for a resident to self-administer their own medications before leaving them unattended with Miralax for 2 of 2 residents observed (Residents #10 and #16). The facility reported a census of 86.
  6. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 5, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident interviews, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to complete resident assessments for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for assessment and interventions (Residents #3 and #4). Resident #3 lacked the completion of neurological checks (neuros) after an unwitnessed fall. Resident #4 lacked nursing assessment and follow-up post same-day surgery. The facility reported a census of 86.
  7. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 5, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, resident interviews, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to provide adequate resident supervision during severe weather warning as well implement Care Plan interventions after a series of falls (Resident #16) for 1 of 9 residents reviewed for supervision. The facility reported a census of 86.
  8. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 5, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, facility policy review, clinical record review, staff, and Resident Representative interviews, the facility failed to follow-up after a significant change in weight in short period of time for 2 of 2 residents reviewed (Residents #2 and #11). Both residents had significant changes in weight in less than a month. The facility reported a census of 86 residents.
  9. D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 5, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to administer significant medications correctly when a nurse failed to correctly prime an insulin pen before administration, risking the resident not receiving a sufficient dose of the medication for 1 of 8 residents sampled for medication administration (Resident #15). The facility reported a census of 86.
  10. D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 5, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate food handling practices were followed for 2 of 2 dining rooms observed. The facility reported a census of 86.
  11. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 5, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interview, and policy review, the facilty failed to complete glove change and hand hygiene during personal cares, implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) as indicated, and proper glucometer cleaning for 3 of 7 residents reviewed for infection control (Resident #8, #11, and #15). The facility reported a census of 86.
January 7, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 8, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to treat 1 of 7 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for dignity with respect by applying multiple incontinent briefs during personal hygiene care. The facility reported a census of 38 residents.
  2. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 8, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to carry out assessments for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for a change in condition(Resident #1) by failing to carry out timely skin assessments after a hospitalization. The facility reported a census of 38 residents.
October 7, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
  1. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 3, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on document review, observations, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food served and prepared in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. The facility reported a census of 88.
  2. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 3, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and staff and resident interviews, staff failed to transfer a resident using a technique which would not place pressure on the resident's compromised left foot and failed to notify the podiatrist in a timely manner of an open area for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for skin ulcers(Resident #6). The facility reported a census of 88 residents.
  3. D
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    F806 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 3, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on electronic health record (EHR) review, observations, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents were aware of and offered alternative menu options for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for food (Residents #4 and #79). The facility reported a census of 88.
July 3, 2025Complaint inspection · 4 citations
  1. G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 15, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interviews, clinical record review and policy review the facility failed to provide interventions to prevent a deep tissue injury (a type of pressure injury that occurs when underlying soft tissue is damaged due to prolonged pressure, often over bony prominence.) from performing for 1 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident #8) and failed to apply treatment to a Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) area on the coccyx (the final bone at the bottom of the spine) for which resulted in the area had gotten worse and the Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP was notified 7 days later. (Resident #9). The facility identified a census of 84 residents.
  2. E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 15, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on a document of call light start and end time, resident interview, staff interview, and the facility policy review, the facility failed to consistently answer call lights within a reasonable amount of time for 4 of 4 residents. (#2, #5, #8 and #11) The facility reported a census of 84 residents.
  3. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 15, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, resident and staff interview, facility policy review, the facility failed to follow the comprehensive Care Plan for 1 of 3 (Resident #2) reviewed for care plans. The facility reported a census of 84 residents.
  4. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 15, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to provide incontinence care appropriately to prevent cross contamination for 1 of 3 residents observed for incontinence care (Resident #3). The facility reported a census of 84 residents.
February 3, 2025Complaint inspection · 5 citations
  1. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 4, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review the facility failed to notify the Physician and family when a resident experienced a change in condition for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Residents #1). The facility reported a census of 75 residents.
  2. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 4, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, facility investigation review and policy review the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse within 2 hours to the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Residents #2 and #3). The facility reported a census of 75 residents.
  3. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 4, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews and policy review the facility failed to provide care and services according to accepted standards of clinical practice for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Residents #2). The facility failed to implement physician orders in a timely manner. The facility reported a census of 75 residents.
  4. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 4, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review the facility failed to provide assessment and interventions necessary for the care and services, to maintain the residents' highest practical physical well- being for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #1 and #2). The facility failed to complete and document nursing assessments related to nausea, vomiting and diarrhea for Resident #1. The facility also failed to complete vital signs with neurological assessments and complete a range of motion (ROM) assessment after a fall for Resident #1. The facility also failed to complete and document nursing assessments related diuretic usage for fluid overload and assess/monitor the efficacy and side effects of new medications started for fluid overload, sexual inhibition, anxiety and depression for Resident #2. The facility reported a census of 35 residents.
  5. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 4, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, family interviews, hospital record review and policy review the facility failed to provide adequate nursing supervision to prevent accidents and injuries for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #1) for falls. Resident #1 was identified as a fall risk prior and upon admission and interventions to prevent falls were not implemented upon admission to the facility. Resident #1 fell two times on the same day within 48 hours of admission. Based on staff interviews and documentation the staff did not provide appropriate level of assistance with transfers and the facility failed to complete a thorough assessment including vital signs and range of motion (ROM) after a fall occurred. The facility reported a census of 75 residents.
August 28, 2024Standard inspection · 6 citations
  1. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain sanitary practices by improperly storing food and failed to maintain essential kitchen equipment. The facility reported a census of 87 residents.
  2. D
    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
    F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, guidance from the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual, and facility policy review, the facility failed to complete a quarterly assessment for 1 of 18 (Res #73) residents reviewed. The facility reported a census of 87 residents.
  3. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility document review, the facility failed to administer medication in a timely manner for 1 of 18 residents reviewed (Resident #50). The facility reported a census of 87. Findings Include: 1. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) of Resident #50, dated 6/3/24, documented the resident had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) identified the presence of short and long-term memory impairment. The MDS documented that the resident had short-term, and long-term memory loss. The MDS documented diagnoses that included: renal insufficiency, hypertension, aphasia, quadriplegia, seizure disorder, anxiety disorder, depression, and respiratory failure. It further documented her gastrostomy status, muscle contractures, and dysphagia. [...]
  4. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to provide routine scheduled baths for 1 of 21 residents reviewed (Resident #35). The facility reported a census of 87 residents.
  5. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview and resident interview, the facility failed to follow physician orders to obtain a resident's daily weight and twice daily oxygen saturation for 1 of 21 (#35) reviewed. The facility reported a census of 87 residents. Findings Include: On 8/25/24 at 11:42 AM, the resident was observed with bilateral, swollen ankles. The resident stated she had heart problems. The resident's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15 which indicated completely intact cognition. It included diagnoses of heart failure, hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, cardiogenic shock (lack of blood and oxygen to organs caused by heart failure), prosthetic heart valve, and shortness of breath. [...]
  6. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on direct observation, staff interview, record and policy review, the facility failed to perform a gastric tube (G-Tube) feeding in a manner that protects residents from cross-contamination for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #24, #50). In addition, the facility failed to serve meals in a manner that protects residents from cross-contamination. The facility reported a census of 87.
July 10, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 25, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to prevent a male resident (Resident #1) from inappropriately kissing a female resident (Resident #2). The facility reported a census of 81 residents.
  2. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 25, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to supervise a male resident (Resident #1) with known sexual behaviors from inappropriately kissing a female resident (Resident #2). The facility reported a census of 81 residents.
May 15, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 4, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, family, resident interviews, and staff interviews, the facility failed to promptly identify and intervene for an acute change in a resident's condition, chest pain, shortness of breath, cough and urinary incontinence related to fluid volume overload. As a result the family transported the resident to the emergency department. Resident #1 was admitted to the hospital with acute hypoxic (lack of oxygen) respiratory failure due to pulmonary edema (excessive fluid in the lungs), sinus bradycardia (slowing of the heart), acute diastolic heart failure and swelling in the scrotum due to the edema. Concerns were identified for 1 or 3 residents reviewed for assessment and intervention. (Resident#1). The facility reported a census 81 of residents.
February 26, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
  1. F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, policy review, document review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive water management program and identify areas or devices in the building to reduce the risk and prevent the growth of Legionella or other waterborne pathogens. The facility also failed to evaluate where hazardous conditions may occur in the water systems and implement measures to prevent waterborne pathogens for 1 of 78 residents. Need universe The facility reported a census of 78 residents.
  2. E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on resident interviews, call light log review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to answer the residents' call light in less than 15 minutes for 25% of the reviewed time period. The facility reported a census 78 residents.
  3. E
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    F804 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to provide food served by a method to maintain a safe and appetizing temperature. The facility reported a census of 78.
  4. E
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    F806 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to provide alternative food options for residents who refuse the food served. The facility reported a census of 78.
  5. D
    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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, facility record review, and the facilities admission Agreement, the facility failed to exercise reasonable care for the protection of the personal property against one resident (Resident #15). The facility also failed to maintain proper maintenance to resident rooms to promote a homelike environment. The facility reported a census of 78 residents.
  6. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to implement a comprehensive Care Plan for 1 of 5 residents reviewed (#58). The facility reported a census of 78 residents.
  7. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to fully review and revise the comprehensive care plan for 2 of 5 residents reviewed (#34 & #58). The facility reported a census of 78.
  8. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement physician's orders for 2 of 26 residents (Resident #34 & #80). The facility failed to document the physician order for oxygen therapy for Resident #34 and later titrated oxygen without a physician's order. The facility reported a census of 78.
  9. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide restorative activities in order to maintain a functional range of motion and prevent a decline in activities of daily living for 2 of 2 residents (#48 and #58). The facility reported a census of 78 residents.
September 7, 2023Complaint inspection · 6 citations
  1. G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 5, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, family interview and staff interviews, the facility failed to promptly assess a resident with a change in condition and provide skin assessments in accordance with professional standards of practice for 3 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #13, #1 and #11). The facility reported census was 82.
  2. E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 5, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure call lights were responded to in a timely manner at no greater than 15 minutes for 5 of 5 residents reviewed (Residents #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10). The facility reported census was 82.
  3. E
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    F921 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 5, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews the facility failed to maintain a clean and comfortable environment for their residents. The facility reported census as 82 residents.
  4. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 5, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, family interview, and provider interview the facility failed to ensure physician orders are followed in accordance with professional standards of practice for 2 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident #5 #11). The facility reported census was 82.
  5. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 5, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff, family and resident interview, the facility failed to provide perineal cares of incontinent residents unable to carry out the activity independently for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #10, #11). The facility reported census was 82.
  6. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 5, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, climatologist review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident accessing the courtyard was adequately supervised for 1 of 1 residents reviewed (Resident #1). The facility reported census was 82.

Fire safety inspections

7 fire safety citations on file: 2 on October 7, 2025, 1 on August 28, 2024, 4 on February 26, 2024.

Every fire safety citation7 citations
  1. D
    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    K 293 · October 7, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. D
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · October 7, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. E
    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    K 362 · August 28, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    K 291 · February 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · February 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · February 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. E
    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    K 911 · February 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeIowaUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.273.823.86
Registered nurses0.700.740.69
All nursing staff on weekends2.933.373.42
Nurse aides2.23
Licensed practical nurses0.34
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)44.9%44.0%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover30.0%42.1%42.9%
Administrators who left2

CMS expects 3.49 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.40 on weekdays and 2.93 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.45 in April to June 2025 to 3.27 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.270.703.402.93 0.0%0 of 9085
Oct to Dec 20253.350.663.532.90 0.0%0 of 9283
Jul to Sep 20253.200.583.392.74 0.0%0 of 9284
Apr to Jun 20253.450.593.672.88 0.0%0 of 9177
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Iowa, Jan to Mar 20263.800.713.983.364.7%0.3% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.

Official wage estimates for Iowa

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Iowa, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$18.92$17.96 to $21.9522,670
LPNs and LVNs$30.11$27.12 to $34.065,510
Registered nurses$37.80$32.83 to $41.3234,420
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

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Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeIowaUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
21.817.113.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.50.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.72.41.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.13.83.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.02.11.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
27.516.614.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
5.74.24.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
17.119.415.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
26.420.923.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
15.013.212.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.91.51.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
2.42.11.8

Short-term rehab results

For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Parkridge Specialty Care's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (51.6% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.

Went home or back to the community

51.6% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 51.5% · Iowa: 28 better, 21 worse

Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 115 eligible stays.

Potentially preventable readmissions

12.1% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 10.7% · Iowa: 1 better, 1 worse

Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 127 eligible stays.

Infections that led to a hospital stay

7.7% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 7.1% · Iowa: 0 better, 0 worse

Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 75 eligible stays.

Self-care and mobility at discharge

34.8% this home

Median of homes: Iowa56.7% · US 56.6%

Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 46 residents counted.

Falls with major injury

0.0% this home

Median of homes: Iowa0.0% · US 0.0%

Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 69 residents counted.

New or worsened pressure ulcers

2.3% this home

Median of homes: Iowa1.8% · US 1.7%

Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 69 residents counted.

Medication list given at discharge

100.0% this home

Median of homes: Iowa100.0% · US 98.7%

Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 30 residents counted.

Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.

Owners and operators

Legal business name: CARE INITIATIVES. CMS links this home to Care Initiatives, a group of 43 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Care Initiatives5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%03/01/2014
Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na5% or greater mortgage interestOrganization01/01/2025
Beal, MichaelCorporate directorIndividual06/01/2020
Bowen, LaneCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2021
Carothers, Mary JaneCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2023
Childs, KevinCorporate directorIndividual04/01/2023
Corless, PeterCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Krein, KeithCorporate directorIndividual06/29/2022
Rust, ElizabethCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2023
Sturm, DeniseCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2021
Upmeyer, LindaCorporate directorIndividual06/29/2022
Beal, MichaelCorporate officerIndividual06/01/2020
Dixon, DavidCorporate officerIndividual06/01/2016
Drake, EmilyCorporate officerIndividual01/04/2023
Gilyard, TanyaCorporate officerIndividual05/23/2025
Kuhn, JeramyCorporate officerIndividual06/25/2008
McDyer, JessicaCorporate officerIndividual02/22/2023
Volm, JohannaCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2021
Kerschner, MichelleOperational/managerial controlIndividual04/13/2023
Mahler, CarlaOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/01/2024
Wei, ShipengOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/01/2024
Beal, MichaelIndividual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNFIndividual01/08/2026
Computershare Corporate Trust Company, NaAdp of the SNFOrganization08/04/2025
Kerschner, MichelleAdp of the SNFIndividual08/05/2025
Wei, ShipengAdp of the SNFIndividual08/05/2025

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 17 problems in this area, most recently on May 21, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
  2. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on July 3, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
  3. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on May 21, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances."
  4. Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on May 21, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.93 hours per resident per day, below the Iowa average of 3.37.
  6. How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.

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Common questions

What is Parkridge Specialty Care's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Parkridge Specialty Care 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Parkridge Specialty Care get at its last inspection?
3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on October 7, 2025. The Iowa average is 6.5.
Has Parkridge Specialty Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does Parkridge Specialty Care accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Parkridge Specialty Care?
CMS lists 25 owners and managers, and links the home to Care Initiatives. Legal business name: CARE INITIATIVES.

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