Deficiency Index

Ravenwood Specialty Care

Waterloo, Iowa · CCN 165251

45 surveys since 2010, 16 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
138
Surveys
45
Harm or worse
16
Immediate jeopardy
4
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy4

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file36/45

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
176
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
CARE INITIATIVES
County
Black Hawk
Medicare-certified since
1995

CMS ratings

Overall
1
Health inspection
1
Staffing
4
Quality measures
2

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 168 not-for-profit facilities in Iowa.

Last survey on record

Jun 18, 2026

144 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.353.85
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.64—
Annual nurse turnover30.2%38.7%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$48,335 across 3 penalties

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG38.1%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2773.0%E718.9%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 37 of the 138 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F5583×

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • F6893×

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

  • F5822×

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  • F5842×

    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.

  • F6442×

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

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Ravenwood Specialty Care, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Aug 3, 2026

    Based on observation, clinical record review, emergency medical services (EMS) report review, hospital record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure door alarm response procedures and resident supervision to prevent elopement (leaving without permission) for 1 of 8 residents reviewed (Resident #23) for nursing supervision. Resident #23, required staff assistance of 1 person with ambulation and transfers, exited the facility undetected through an alarmed door, fell near a roadway, and sustained a subdural hematoma (blood collection between brain and skull), facial fractures, and lacerations (cuts) requiring hospitalization. The facility staff disarmed the sounding alarm and failed to account for the residents in the building for approximately 2 hours. […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Oct 5, 2022

    Based on clinical record review, staff and resident interviews and observations, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to ensure the environment was as free of hazards as possible. Observation on 9/19/2022 at 9:55 am revealed 7 male residents on the B wing CCDI (Chronic Confusion or Dementing Illness) unit. Resident #18 had his breakfast tray in front of him with several bites gone. Tour of the entire unit at 9:55 am failed to reveal any staff member present on the unit. This failure resulted in Immediate Jeopardy to the health, safety and security of the 7 residents. The facility reported a total census of 122 with 7 male residents on the B Wing (CCDI) unit. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Jun 18, 2026

    Based on clinical review, staff interview, family interview, facility investigation, incident report, hospital record review, and facility policy the facility failed to ensure safe handling of equipment during resident assistance which resulted with a hematoma, laceration, unnecessary pain, 3 units of blood, prolonged hospitalization, wound assessments, and wound care for 1 out of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #2). The facility reported a census of 137. Findings include:Resident #2's Clinical Census printed 6/15/26 listed an admission date of 6/6/26 and a discharge date of 6/9/26. The Care Plan Focus dated 6/8/26 related to Resident #2's activities of daily living. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF684May 21, 2026

    Based on clinical record review, hospital record review, external clinic record review and staff interview the facility failed to assess a wound and document complete assessments for 1 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident #9). Resident #9 required emergency medical services including a foot amputation. The facility reported a census of 131 residents.Findings include:Resident #9's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documented an admission date of 3/15/24. The MDS identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating intact cognition. The MDS had no documentation of rejection of care behaviors. Resident #9 didn't have bowel or bladder incontinence (loss of control). […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689May 21, 2026

    Based on clinical record review, resident and staff interview and policy review the facility failed to provide an adequate intervention after a resident fell for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for falls (Resident #1). The facility used a mechanical lift to get Resident #1 off the floor and into his bed despite complaints of hip pain and not wanting to move his leg. Upon assessment, the hospital found a fracture in Resident #1's leg. The facility reported a census of 131 residents.Findings include:Resident #1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] listed an admission date of 10/30/25 from home. The MDS identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12, indicating moderately impaired cognition. The MDS indicated Resident #1 had a fall since the prior assessment. […]

Read 32 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 32 of 138 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Aug 3, 2026Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Jun 18, 2026Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • May 21, 2026Complaint7 findings · 2 harm
  • Nov 17, 2025Standard5 findings
  • Apr 10, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 31, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 24, 2024Standard and complaint5 findings
  • Jul 13, 2024Complaint1 finding
Show the 37 earlier surveys
  • Mar 25, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 3, 2023Standard and complaint15 findings
  • Apr 6, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 8, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 5, 2022Complaint8 findings · 1 harm
  • May 23, 2022Standard and complaint7 findings
  • Mar 14, 2022Complaint4 findings · 2 harm
  • Nov 22, 2021Complaint2 findings
  • Sep 16, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 16, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 17, 2020Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Mar 5, 2020Standard and complaint5 findings
  • Jul 8, 2019Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Feb 14, 2019Standard and complaint8 findings
  • Mar 2, 2018Complaint4 findings
  • Oct 26, 2017Standard and complaint4 findings
  • Oct 13, 2016Standard3 findings
  • Aug 10, 2016Complaint3 findings
  • Jul 7, 2016Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
  • Nov 5, 2015Standard2 findings
  • Aug 26, 2015Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Aug 11, 2015Complaint3 findings
  • Feb 11, 2015Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Nov 4, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 18, 2014Standard7 findings
  • Jul 23, 2014Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Apr 21, 2014Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 17, 2014—4 findings
  • Jan 7, 2014—1 finding
  • Oct 17, 2013—1 finding
  • Aug 8, 2013—3 findings
  • Jun 17, 2013—1 finding
  • Apr 3, 2013—1 finding · 1 harm
  • Dec 13, 2012—1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jun 15, 2012—3 findings · 1 harm
  • Jun 24, 2011—3 findings
  • Sep 21, 2010—3 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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