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Northridge Village

3300 George Washington Carver Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Score: 92 / 100

Among nursing homes in Iowa, Northridge Village stands out with an A grade and a score of 92 out of 100. It ranks in the 90th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Northridge Village exceed national averages, with 4.23 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.95 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 16 deficiencies at Northridge Village, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured..

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.23 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.95 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.49 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.80 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.85 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.68 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

16
Total Deficiencies
Jan 8, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 12 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jan 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jan 8, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jun 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0698 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Nov 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Nov 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service 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 0.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 0.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 5.5% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 21.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 92 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 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
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
38
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2

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