About Ravenwood Specialty Care
Ravenwood Specialty Care, located in Waterloo, IA, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Ravenwood Specialty Care
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 3 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.41 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the CARE INITIATIVES network. This chain operates 43 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Ravenwood Specialty Care provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3 |
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| Health Inspection | 3 |
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| Quality Measures | 2 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 28 | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 38 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 25.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 5.4% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.4% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.2% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 19.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 3.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 2.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 4.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 99.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 80.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 4.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 20.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 27.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 98.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 82.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 25.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 30.8% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 6 complaints
- 2024: 4 complaints
- 2025: 2 complaints
- Total: 12 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Jan 01, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Nov 06, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Nov 06, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Aug 07, 2024 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| Apr 09, 2024 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| Sep 01, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Sep 01, 2023 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| Sep 01, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| Sep 01, 2023 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Sep 01, 2023 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| Sep 01, 2023 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Management & Direction
- CHARISSA BAEDKE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHAEL BEAL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL BEAL CORPORATE OFFICER
- LANE BOWEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARY JANE CAROTHERS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- KEVIN CHILDS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY NA ADP OF THE SNF
- PETER CORLESS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DAVID DIXON CORPORATE OFFICER
- EMILY DRAKE CORPORATE OFFICER
- DAVID DUFUR ADP OF THE SNF
- DAVID DUFUR OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TANYA GILYARD CORPORATE OFFICER
- KEITH KREIN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JERAMY KUHN CORPORATE OFFICER
- JESSICA MCDYER CORPORATE OFFICER
- ANGELENA PURDY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ANGELENA PURDY ADP OF THE SNF
- ELIZABETH RUST CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DENISE STURM CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY UGHETTI OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ANTHONY UGHETTI ADP OF THE SNF
- LINDA UPMEYER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOHANNA VOLM CORPORATE OFFICER
- BRIAN WHYMS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BRIAN WHYMS ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab, LLC | N/A | 5 |
| Creekside | N/A | 5 |
| Denver Sunset Home | N/A | 4 |
| The Suites at Western Home Communities | N/A | 5 |
| Sunrise Hill Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Oelwein Health Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| Friendship Village Retirement | N/A | 5 |
| Buchanan County Health Center | N/A | 5 |
| Laporte City Specialty Care | N/A | 5 |
| Grandview Healthcare Center | N/A | 4 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Ravenwood Specialty Care directly at 3192326808. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.