Walnut Ridge
1703 Campus Drive, Clive, IA 50325
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Walnut Ridge Compares
Walnut Ridge is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Clive, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (29.2%) is above the Iowa average of 19.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (50% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.9% — about the same as the Iowa average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.3% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2% (26% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.1% — worse than the Iowa average of 20.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Walnut Ridge
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Walnut Ridge with other nursing homes in Clive.
What keeps Walnut Ridge's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Walnut Ridge doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.2% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Walnut Ridge doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.3% here versus 4.2% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Walnut Ridge?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Walnut Ridge?
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 Clive
Clive 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 Clive.
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