West Ridge Specialty Care
1904 West Howard Street, Knoxville, IA, 50138 · CCN 165308
West Ridge Specialty Care is a CMS-certified skilled nursing facility located in Knoxville, Iowa. According to official CMS Health Deficiency data, this facility has 11 deficiency citations across 5 CMS surveys, with the most recent survey conducted in November 2025.
Top Deficiency Citations
- F0609 — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (2 citations)
- F0580 — Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (1 citation)
- F0689 — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (1 citation)
- F0550 — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (1 citation)
- F0741 — Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. (1 citation)
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