Ravenwood Specialty Care

2651 St Francis Drive, Waterloo, IA 50702

Operator

Provider number (CCN): 165251
Certification: Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds: 176
Phone: (319) 232-6808
CMS data as of: August 1, 2026

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stable

Staffing 0% · Deficiencies +8% over tracking period

What the records show

CMS rates Ravenwood Specialty Care 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 of 5 for health inspections, 4 of 5 for staffing, 2 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 37 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2025, 3 at actual-harm level or higher, 8 still recorded as uncorrected. CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the covered period.

Facility Assessment 8 federal violations at this facility remain unresolved. Inspectors recorded 3 citations at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles. This facility is operated by CARE INITIATIVES, which scores 12 points above the national average.

Reviews, Ratings and Official Records

This page reviews Ravenwood Specialty Care using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.

At or above the 2024 benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.

Ratings and Grade Breakdown

RN Staffing Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.	0.64 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why
Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles) Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.	Total 37 Outstanding 8 Actual harm or worse (G–L) 3
CMS Ratings Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.	Overall: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) Health inspection: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) Quality: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) Staffing: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score	17/100

Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on September 5, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.

CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.

Staffing Compared With State and National Levels

Registered nurse hours per resident per day compared with state and national levels
This facility	0.64 hrs
IA median	0.69 hrs
National average	0.69 hrs

Registered nurse turnover: 14.3% · Total nursing staff turnover: 30.2%

Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed August 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.

Inspection Records Covered

Most recent standard health survey: November 17, 2025.
Citations shown below span 3 recorded inspection cycles.
Survey dates on file range from August 3, 2023 to June 18, 2026.

Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 165251 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

3 actual harm issues found among 37 total deficiencies. 29 corrected. — 8 still outstanding

Most recent inspection (May 21, 2026)

E Potential harm — pattern F0880 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected June 26, 2026

E Potential harm — pattern F0725 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

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

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected June 26, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0726 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected June 26, 2026

G Actual harm — isolated F0689 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected June 19, 2026

G Actual harm — isolated F0684 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected June 26, 2026

G Actual harm — isolated F0689 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected June 26, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0558 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected June 26, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0580 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected June 26, 2026

E Potential harm — pattern F0725 Status: Corrected

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

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 28, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0761 Status: Corrected

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 28, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0684 Status: Corrected

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 28, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0695 Status: Corrected

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 28, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0584 Status: Corrected

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 28, 2025

Inspection cycle 2 (October 24, 2024)

D Potential harm — isolated F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 6, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0812 Status: Corrected

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 1, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0677 Status: Corrected

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0689 Status: Corrected

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 6, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0644 Status: Corrected

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 6, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0578 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 6, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0582 Status: Corrected

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 6, 2024

Inspection cycle 3 (August 3, 2023)

E Potential harm — pattern F0919 Status: Corrected

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 1, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0921 Status: Corrected

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

Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 1, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0812 Status: Corrected

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 1, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0758 Status: Corrected

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 7, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0758 Status: Corrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 1, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0677 Status: Corrected

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 1, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0688 Status: Corrected

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 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 1, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0690 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 1, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0644 Status: Corrected

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 1, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0645 Status: Corrected

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 1, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0658 Status: Corrected

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 1, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0558 Status: Corrected

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 9, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0584 Status: Corrected

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.