West Ridge Specialty Care
1904 West Howard Street, Knoxville, IA 50138
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How West Ridge Specialty Care Compares
West Ridge Specialty Care is a 78-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Knoxville, 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 short-stay residents returning to the hospital (31.5%) is above the Iowa average of 20.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 78 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Knoxville, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.1% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (43% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (26% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (40% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.5% — worse than the Iowa average of 20.8% (52% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask West Ridge Specialty Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing West Ridge Specialty Care with other nursing homes in Knoxville.
How is West Ridge 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 practices help West Ridge Specialty Care keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.1% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help West Ridge Specialty Care keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at West Ridge Specialty Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains West Ridge Specialty Care's rating advantage in Knoxville?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at West Ridge 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 Knoxville
Knoxville sits in Marion County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 5,895 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 39.6 years
- Median household income
- $64,136
- Median home value
- $160,100
Demographics for Marion County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Knoxville.
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