Cedar Ridge Village
8950 Coachlight Drive · West Des Moines, IA · 50266 · 5153692100
40 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pivotal Health Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.15 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 1, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023
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.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · B August 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165790 · certified since August 30, 2021. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.