nursing home in Ruthven, IA
Ruthven Community Care Center
2701 Mitchell Street Box 0, Ruthven, IA 51358 · (712) 837-5411
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Ruthven Community Care Center at a glance
Ruthven Community Care Center is a 46-bed non-profit nursing home in Ruthven, Iowa (Palo Alto County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (October 2, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 35% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 46
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 1, 2003
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Palo Alto County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165486
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 |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 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 |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.33 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.47 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.23 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.99 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 35% | 44% | 45.8% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 8 | 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 | 46 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 41 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 88% | 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) | 2.7% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 13.4% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| 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) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 23.6% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16.8% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.4% | 4.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 8.1% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 21.7% | 25.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 73.5% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Worse |
| 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) | 3.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 13.3% | 73.3% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 6 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2025 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 25, 2025 |
| October 2, 2025 Standard | 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 25, 2025 |
| September 19, 2024 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 28, 2024 |
| September 19, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 2024 |
| September 19, 2024 Standard | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0943 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 2024 |
| June 22, 2023 Fire safety | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0030 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 30, 2023 |
| June 22, 2023 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 30, 2023 |
| June 22, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 3, 2023 |
| June 22, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 23, 2023 |
| June 22, 2023 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUTHVEN COMMUNITY CARE CENTER INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/01/1984 |
| FELDMANN, BRUCE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| HAMM, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| HART, CHRISTA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2023 |
| LTC ACCOUNTING SERVICES, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| OSTHUS, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| PREMIER SENIOR MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| RABEL, SARAH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/12/2019 |
| RUTHVEN COMMUNITY CARE CENTER INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/1984 |
| SIKORA, RYAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| STEARNS, SUSAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/29/2017 |
| T.P. ANDERSON & COMPANY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| WICHMAN, DIANA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/25/2002 |
| FELDMANN, BRUCE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| HART, CHRISTA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2023 |
| KING, DENNIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| LANGNER, MARICIA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| MARKLEY, LISA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| NEIGHBORS, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| NELSON, JULIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2009 |
| OLSON, GREGORY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| RABEL, SARAH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/12/2019 |
| SIKORA, RYAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| STEARNS, SUSAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/29/2017 |
| WHITE, CANDICE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2009 |
| WICHMAN, DIANA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/25/2002 |
| FELDMANN, BRUCE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| HAMM, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| HART, CHRISTA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2023 |
| KING, DENNIS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| LANGNER, MARICIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| LTC ACCOUNTING SERVICES, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| MARKLEY, LISA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| NEIGHBORS, JAMES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| NELSON, JULIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| OLSON, GREGORY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| OSTHUS, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| PREMIER SENIOR MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| RABEL, SARAH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/12/2019 |
| RUTHVEN COMMUNITY CARE CENTER INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/1984 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ruthven Community Care Center's rating?
Ruthven Community Care Center 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 Ruthven Community Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Ruthven Community Care Center 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 Ruthven Community Care Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Ruthven Community Care Center and how do I contact it?
Ruthven Community Care Center is at 2701 Mitchell Street Box 0, Ruthven, IA 51358. Phone: (712) 837-5411.
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.