nursing home in Ankeny, IA
On With Life
715 SW Ankeny Road, Ankeny, IA 50023 · (515) 965-1339
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- StaffingNot rated
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
On With Life at a glance
On With Life is a 28-bed non-profit nursing home in Ankeny, Iowa (Polk County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 4, 2025) found 1 health citation. The Iowa average is 6.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 28
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- August 20, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Polk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165163
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 17 | 54.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 28 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 25 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 87.5% | 81.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 13.7% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 4% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 10.3% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 7.1% | 4.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 20.7% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 27.6% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 12.9% | 25.6% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 87.2% | 73.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.5% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 2 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2026 |
| October 10, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| October 10, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 25, 2024 |
| October 12, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 16, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHELTON, JEANETTE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2017 |
| FOREMAN, JIM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2014 |
| FOREMAN, JIM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2014 |
| ON WITH LIFE INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/22/1987 |
| SHELTON, JEANETTE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2017 |
| STILWILL, PATRICK M Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/21/2006 |
| FOREMAN, JIM Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2014 |
| SHELTON, JEANETTE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2017 |
| STILWILL, PATRICK M Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/21/2006 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is On With Life's rating?
On With Life has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did On With Life receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does On With Life accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns On With Life?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is On With Life and how do I contact it?
On With Life is at 715 SW Ankeny Road, Ankeny, IA 50023. Phone: (515) 965-1339.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.