Ravenwood Specialty Care
2651 St Francis Drive, Waterloo, IA 50702
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How Ravenwood Specialty Care Compares
Ravenwood Specialty Care is a 176-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Waterloo, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.7%) is below the Iowa average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 176 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Waterloo, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4% (58% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7% (33% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.7% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3% (84% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.1% — worse than the Iowa average of 21.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Ravenwood Specialty Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Ravenwood Specialty Care with other nursing homes in Waterloo.
How is Ravenwood Specialty Care addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Ravenwood Specialty Care doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.8% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Ravenwood Specialty Care keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Ravenwood Specialty Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Ravenwood Specialty Care's rating advantage in Waterloo?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Ravenwood Specialty Care?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Waterloo
Waterloo sits in Black Hawk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 21,730 (16.5%)
- Median age
- 35.4 years
- Median household income
- $54,774
- Median home value
- $150,200
Demographics for Black Hawk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waterloo.
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