West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids, IA
West Ridge Care Center is a medium-sized nursing home facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Linn county). The Nursing Home Site profile for West Ridge Care Center includes: Pricing, Resident Health and Wellness, Ratings, Activities, Comparisons, Rehab Ratings, Directions, Surveys, and CMS Reviews.
West Ridge Care Center received an overall rating from CMS of 5 stars compared to the IA average of 3.42 and a National average of 3.32. Ratings from residents, family members, and visitors to our site are available below. We also recommend giving them a call to address any additional senior care, nursing care, and rehab questions you may have after reviewing their Nursing Home Site profile.
They have had 1 fine(s).
Totalling: $655.08.
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Overall Rating: 5/5 (Full Ratings Below)
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They are located at the following address: 3131 F Avenue Nw in Cedar Rapids Iowa 52405.
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They can be reached by phone at (319) 390-3367.
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Prices and Length of Stay
According to our latest records from CMS, the average daily amount billed by West Ridge Care Center to Medicare is $733.67 per day (compared to a Iowa average of $718) and Medicare reimbursed them an average of $395.17 per day. Some accept this as payment in full. Coinsurance and other forms of Medicare and insurance can often help cover most, if not all, of the rest.
It is worth mentioning that Medicare pays for what they deem as 'medically necessary' skilled nursing care. You can learn more Here.
Please note that the pricing above is the average billed to Medicare. Each person and case is unique. (Supplemental Insurance / Medicare Advantage Plans, single or double rooms, etc). If you are interested in this facility you should contact West Ridge Care Center directly for exact pricing and what options are available for you or your loved one's personal care needs.
Health and Demographics
The average age at West Ridge Care Center is approximately 83 years old.
The last time this data was collected they cared for at least 53 men and 84 women in a one year period that received Medicare benefits. This number fluctuates with each new resident.
Percentage of patients at West Ridge Care Center with the following conditions:
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Medicare and Medicaid participation for West Ridge Care Center began on Jan 01, 2006.
Special care beds for patients with Alzheimer's are available.
Clinical Labs, Dietary, Housekeeping, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician, Physician Extender, Podiatry, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Therapeutic Activities, Therapeutic Qualified Activities
Ownership Changes: 0
Financial Year End: 12-31
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC): WPS (IOWA)
CMS Regional Office: Kansas City
Area: Urban
Alzheimer's Beds: 15
Staff Size
West Ridge Care Center provides (per day, per resident) an average of:
Weekend Staffing
Total Licensed Nursing Hours (Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses + Licensed Vocational Nurses) averages 1.42 hours per day per resident (the national average is 1.4 hours).
Additionally, a Physical Therapist (PT) is available an average of 12.6 minutes per day per resident (the national average is 6 minutes).
Additional Staffing can be viewed below. Each number represents a Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Employee of the type listed above it at West Ridge Care Center. Read how FTE is defined.
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Medicare and Medicaid Ratings
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) does their best to provide a fair assessment of every Nursing Home, but please note these ratings are a snapshot in time.
Star ratings are often best used for basic comparisons and when deciding which facilities to visit. However, nothing beats actually visiting the nursing home yourself when possible.
Overall Rating: 5 stars 
Health Inspection Rating: 3 stars 
Staff Rating: 5 stars
Quality Measures Rating: 5 stars
Long Term Stay Rating: 5 stars
Short Term Stay Rating: 5 stars
Compare these ratings with one of the highest rated nursing homes in Cedar Rapids:
Living Center West
Ratings are out of 5 with 5 being the best and 1 being the worst.
Ratings Comparison
West Ridge Care Center in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa has 60 beds compared to the Iowa average of 69.02 and a National average of 106.16.
As of the last update they had a daily average of 46.0 residents compared to the IA average of 49.91 and a National average of 86.4.
This results in a 76.67% daily average occupancy rate compared to the Iowa average of 72.31% and a national average of 81.38%.
West Ridge Care Center's star ratings compare as follows:
- Overall Rating:
5 stars compared to the IA average of 3.42 and a National average of 3.32. - Health Inspection Rating:
3 stars compared to the IA average of 2.82 and a National average of 2.77. - Staffing Rating:
5 stars compared to the IA average of 3.57 and a National average of 3.14. - Quality Measures Rating:
5 stars compared to the IA average of 3.68 and a National average of 3.62. - Long Term Stay Rating:
5 stars compared to the IA average of 3.37 and a National average of 3.33. - Short Term Stay Rating:
5 stars compared to the IA average of 2.97 and a National average of 3.12.
Averaging the available ratings gives an aggregate star rating of 4 for West Ridge Care Center versus the IA average of 2.83 and a national average of 3.20.
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CMS Quality Reporting
This section offers a snapshot of key quality measures for skilled nursing facilities, highlighting care effectiveness, readmission rates, and resident well-being to help you make informed decisions about nursing care.Rate of functional assessment and goal setting in treatment plans.
Value: 100.0%
Unadjusted rate of potentially preventable readmissions.
Value: 7.84
Risk-standardized rate of preventable readmissions.
Value: 9.75
Observed rate of discharge to community.
Value: 54.84%
Risk-standardized rate of discharge to community.
Value: 55.78%
Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary (MSPB) score for SNF residents.
Value: 1.17
Rate of medication review and follow-up for residents.
Value: 99.1%
Rate of SNF residents experiencing falls with major injury.
Value: 0.9%
Observed change in self-care score.
Value: 7.9
Observed change in mobility score.
Value: 27.5
Rate of residents at or above expected self-care ability at discharge.
Value: 51.0%
Rate of residents at or above expected mobility level at discharge.
Value: 71.2%
Rate of new or worsened pressure ulcers/injuries.
Value: 3.8%
Observed rate of healthcare-associated infections leading to hospitalization.
Value: 1.37%
Rate of COVID-19 vaccination among SNF healthcare personnel.
Value: 100.0%
Rate of flu vaccination among healthcare personnel.
Value: 90.5%
Resident details and Quality of Care
Measure Description: Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Resident Type: Short Stay
Observed Value: 6.76 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 18.69 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Resident Type: Short Stay
Observed Value: 5.41 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 9.24 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Resident Type: Long Stay
Observed Value: 0.70 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 1.24 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Resident Type: Long Stay
Observed Value: 0.17 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 2.05 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Ownership, Operational, and Management for West Ridge Care Center
| Organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Ann D Ahearn Revocable Trust | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| West Ridge Associates Inc | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| Sample, Elaine | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| Sample, Robert | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| Sample, Susan | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| Warner, Peggy | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| Warner, Terry | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| Curphey, Richard | Director |
| Olin, William | Director |
| Pietrzak, Michael | Director |
| Lancaster Pollard Mortgage Company Llc | 5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest |
Hospitals near West Ridge Care Center
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St Lukes Hospital
1026 A Ave Ne Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (319) 369-7211 Acute Care Hospitals |
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
701 10th Street Se Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 (319) 398-6011 Acute Care Hospitals |
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