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West Ridge Specialty Care Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Knoxville, Iowa)

1904 West Howard Street, Knoxville, Iowa 50138

Phone: 6418423153

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
78
Avg Residents/Day
68.3
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Marion
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing3/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIowa AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.760.74+0.01
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day2.893.86-0.97
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.8/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover51.4%44.1%-

Health Citation History

11 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-04Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-30Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-04Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

13 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-02Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-02Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-02Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-02Smoke DeficienciesHave properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-03Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-03Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-03Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-03Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-03Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-04Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-04Miscellaneous DeficienciesEnsure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-04Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-04Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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