The Bridges at Ankeny

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Care Quality Indicators

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 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) 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 3.8 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 May 4, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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