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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Parkridge Specialty Care

Parkridge Specialty Care is a non profit - corporation facility in Pleasant Hill, IA with 90 certified beds and a 1-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 37 deficiency records. Total penalties: $34K.

5800 NE 12TH Avenue, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Phone: 5152655348

Overall CMS Rating

1/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Parkridge Specialty Care holds a 1-star CMS overall rating — below the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
3.20
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
37
Inspection findings on file · 3 serious
$34K
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

1/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165345
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
90
Residents
84
In Hospital
No
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Oct 7, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.58 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.45
CNA Hours
2.18
Total Nursing Hours
3.20 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.04
Nursing Turnover
50.6%
RN Turnover
30.8%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Parkridge Specialty Care

Parkridge Specialty Care operates 90 certified beds in Pleasant Hill, IA with approximately 84 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 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 (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★). 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 37 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 3 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 $34K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.20 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.58 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, Parkridge Specialty Care 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 50.6%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. 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 (37 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 7, 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 3, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 7, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 3, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 7, 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: Dec 3, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 3, 2025 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Jul 3, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 3, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 3, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 3, 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: Feb 4, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 3, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 4, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 3, 2025 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 4, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 3, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 4, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 3, 2025 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: Feb 4, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 28, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 16, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 28, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 16, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 28, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 16, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 28, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 16, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 28, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 16, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 28, 2024 Tag: 0638

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 16, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 10, 2024 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: Jul 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 10, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm May 15, 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 4, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 26, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 26, 2024 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: Mar 19, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 26, 2024 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 26, 2024 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 26, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 26, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 26, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 26, 2024 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 26, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 5, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 5, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 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: Oct 5, 2023

G — Isolated - Actual harm Sep 7, 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 5, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 5, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 5, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 5, 2023 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 19, 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 18.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.4% 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 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 88.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 30.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 21.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 93.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 78.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 33.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 15.8% Yes

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $34K

Date Type Amount
Sep 7, 2023 Fine $34K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Parkridge Specialty Care?
Parkridge Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at Parkridge Specialty Care?
Parkridge Specialty Care reports 3.20 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.58 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 50.6%.
How many beds does Parkridge Specialty Care have?
Parkridge Specialty Care has 90 certified beds with approximately 84 residents. The facility is located at 5800 NE 12TH Avenue, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327.
Does Parkridge Specialty Care have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Parkridge Specialty Care has 37 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 3 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Parkridge Specialty Care received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Parkridge Specialty Care has received 1 penalties totaling $34K.
Who owns Parkridge Specialty Care?
Parkridge Specialty Care is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Parkridge Specialty Care last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Parkridge Specialty Care was on Oct 7, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Parkridge Specialty Care?
Parkridge Specialty Care 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.