The Bridges at Ankeny
3510 Northwest Ablilene Road, Ankeny, IA 50023
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How The Bridges at Ankeny Compares
The Bridges at Ankeny is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ankeny, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (3.4%) is below the Iowa average of 19.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ankeny, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.4% — better than the Iowa average of 19.4% (82% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3% (34% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.4% — 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 The Bridges at Ankeny
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Bridges at Ankeny with other nursing homes in Ankeny.
How is The Bridges at Ankeny addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help The Bridges at Ankeny keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.4% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help The Bridges at Ankeny keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does The Bridges at Ankeny maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 100 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Bridges at Ankeny?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does The Bridges at Ankeny lag behind other Ankeny options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Ankeny
Ankeny sits in Polk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 63,436 (13.1%)
- Median age
- 35.7 years
- Median household income
- $69,747
- Median home value
- $190,400
Demographics for Polk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ankeny.
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