B

Ruthven Community Care Center

2701 Mitchell Street Box 0, Ruthven, IA 51358
Score: 76 / 100

With a score of 76/100 and a B grade, Ruthven Community Care Center is a well-regarded option in Ruthven, Iowa. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 70th percentile statewide.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Ruthven Community Care Center, with 3.38 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 6 deficiencies at Ruthven Community Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.38 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.51 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.71 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.16 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.01 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.38 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

6
Total Deficiencies
Oct 1, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 6 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Oct 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Sep 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0943 Severity D
    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
    Sep 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jun 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 0.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.0% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 13.9% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 22.8% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 76 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
46
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 1, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2

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