Ridgewood Specialty Care is a 4-star (above average) rated 60-bed nursing home in Ottumwa, Iowa. It has 3 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

ridgewood specialty care

1977 Albia Road · Ottumwa, IA 52501
4
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
3 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
5 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.66
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.19
RN Turnover
50.0%
Total Staff Turnover
48.0%
Facility Info
Beds
60
Avg. Residents/Day
54
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
3
Complaint Deficiencies
0
Total Fines
$8,999
Number of Penalties
1

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
October 2024 Fine $8,999

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Ridgewood Specialty Care?
Ridgewood Specialty Care has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (Above Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Ridgewood Specialty Care been fined or penalized?
Yes, Ridgewood Specialty Care has 1 penalty record(s) on file totaling $8,999.
How many deficiencies does Ridgewood Specialty Care have?
Ridgewood Specialty Care has 3 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Ridgewood Specialty Care accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Ridgewood Specialty Care accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Ridgewood Specialty Care compare to other nursing homes in Ottumwa?
Visit our Ottumwa, Iowa nursing homes page to see how Ridgewood Specialty Care ranks against other facilities in the area.