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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC

Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC is a non profit - corporation facility in Williamsburg, IA with 59 certified beds and a 4-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 16 deficiency records. Total penalties: $37K.

102 Highland Circle, Williamsburg, IA 52361

Phone: 3196683800

Overall CMS Rating

4/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC holds a 4-star CMS overall rating — well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

4 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
4.51
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
16
Inspection findings on file · 4 serious
$37K
Federal penalties (1)

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating. Read the components below — they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165566
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
59
Residents
51
In Hospital
No
County
Iowa
Last Inspection
Sep 11, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.86 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.27
CNA Hours
3.39
Total Nursing Hours
4.51 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
39.2%
RN Turnover
10.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC

Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC operates 59 certified beds in Williamsburg, IA with approximately 51 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 16 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 4 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $37K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 4.51 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.86 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 39.2%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (16 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 19, 2025 Tag: 0741

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 18, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 19, 2025 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 18, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Nov 19, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 18, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Nov 19, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 18, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2025 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2025 Tag: 0628

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2024 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 18, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 20, 2023 Tag: 0882

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 17, 2023

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Sep 20, 2023 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 17, 2023

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Sep 20, 2023 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 20, 2023 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 20, 2023 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 20, 2023 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 17, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 18.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 7.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 85.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 15.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 15.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 79.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 33.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 6.3% Yes

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $37K

Date Type Amount
Aug 22, 2023 Fine $37K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC?
Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC?
Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC reports 4.51 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.86 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 39.2%.
How many beds does Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC have?
Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC has 59 certified beds with approximately 51 residents. The facility is located at 102 Highland Circle, Williamsburg, IA 52361.
Does Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC has 16 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 4 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC has received 1 penalties totaling $37K.
Who owns Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC?
Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC was on Sep 11, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC?
Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.