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Ridgewood Specialty Care
1977 Albia Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501
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Ridgewood Specialty Care Description
Ridgewood Specialty Care is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, hospice, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.4 miles outside the town of Ottumwa, Iowa and is part of the Care Initiatives network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 6 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Several employees describe Ridgewood as a wonderful place to work, highlighting the friendly, caring, and hardworking staff.
- Some reviews praise the administration and the Director of Nursing, noting them as supportive and promoting a positive environment.
- Employees feel a strong sense of compassion and dedication towards residents, considering them as family and striving to ensure their quality of life.
- Visitors and family members have noted attentive and compassionate care provided to their loved ones, especially during end-of-life transitions.
Negative Reviews:
- Several reviews criticize the level of care, mentioning instances of neglect such as residents being left unattended for long periods or not receiving timely medical attention.
- One former employee expressed dissatisfaction with the treatment of younger staff and a lack of support from nurses and administration.
- Concerns were raised about the facility's cleanliness and the health and safety of the residents, with one review mentioning a severe case leading to hospitalization.
- There are reports of compatibility issues between roommates and inadequate living conditions, including lack of privacy and personal space.
- A serious allegation of verbal abuse by a staff member towards a resident was mentioned, along with concerns about the facility's response to incidents and complaints.
Mixed Feedback:
- While some reviews highlight a caring and dedicated staff, others point out significant concerns regarding resident care and safety.
- The facility has received both commendation for its work environment and criticism for its handling of resident needs and emergencies.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 1, 1994
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 60
Total current residents: 56
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 22
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $112723
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-26 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-26 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-26 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-27 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-22 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-22 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-03 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-21 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-21 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2018-09-20 | 2018-09-24 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-05 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-05 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-05 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-05 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | D | 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. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-10-07 | 2021-10-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-10-07 | 2021-10-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-19 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-19 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-06-07 | 2021-08-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-06-07 | 2021-06-21 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-06-07 | 2021-06-24 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-06-07 | 2021-06-24 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2021-06-07 | 2021-06-24 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-06-07 | $109,473 |
| 2022-09-07 | $3,250 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2021-06-07 | 44 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Ottumwa which is 2.4 miles away and has a population of 24,624 (small town).
- The average income is $53,745, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 24
- Average Temperature: 53.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 132 days of rain, 36 days of snow and 195 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year
- The crime rate is 10.21 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.39 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 5.02 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.98 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.31 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
0.1 miles awayFareway
0.8 miles awayHy-Vee
0.9 miles awayAldi
0.9 miles awayTienda Mexicana
2.0 miles awayTransportation
Ottumwa
2.2 miles awayBus Stations
Tenco
1.9 miles awayBanks
Community First Credit Union
1.6 miles awayU.S. Bank
1.7 miles awaySouth Ottumwa Savings Bank
2.0 miles awayRiver Community Credit Union
2.1 miles awayWells Fargo
2.3 miles awayHospitals
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
3.5 miles awayDavis County Hospital
17.4 miles awayMonroe County Hospital
17.9 miles awayMahaska Health Partnership
21.9 miles awayOskaloosa Care Center
23.0 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
0.9 miles awaySouthside Drug
1.9 miles awayWalgreens
2.3 miles awayHy-Vee Drugstore
3.1 miles awayHy-Vee Clinic Pharmacy
18.0 miles awayDentists
Aspen Dental
1.1 miles awayCynthia Phillips DDS
1.7 miles awayWilliam G. O'Hara DDS
2.0 miles awayJames D. Enloe, DDS
2.5 miles awaySteve Wetrich, DDS
2.5 miles awayParks
Wildwood Park
0.6 miles awayGreater Ottumwa Park
1.2 miles awayWayside Park
1.4 miles awayWar Memorial Park
1.5 miles awayPickwick Park
1.7 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Quincy Place Mall
1.1 miles awayMarket on Main
2.4 miles awayPenn Central Mall
22.0 miles awayCulture
Bridge View Center
2.1 miles awaySaint John Auditorium
3.9 miles awayMarge Dodd Outdoor Stage
4.1 miles awayAmphitheatre
21.6 miles awayGeorge Daily Community Auditorium
22.7 miles awayRestaurants
Pizza Ranch
0.5 miles awayJade Palace
0.8 miles awayApplebee's
1.1 miles awayPizza Hut
1.1 miles awayTuscany
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