Ruthven Community Care Center
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Iowa, IA
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Ruthven Community Care Center

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Iowa, IA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Ruthven Community Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Ruthven Community Care Center

Ruthven Community Care Center runs a 30-bed nursing and rehabilitation property at 2701 Mitchell Street in Ruthven, Iowa. Operating with a 23-year history in the local region, the facility stands out by running at a 100 percent occupancy level. The business office processes regular statements using private payment options, traditional federal Medicare, and standard state Medicaid paths. Individual stays average roughly 136 days, creating a daily population profile that shifts between short-term physical therapy and permanent skilled nursing placements.

The clinical floor structure delivers an average of 3 hours and 54 minutes of total hands-on nursing attention to each resident daily. Registered nurses cover 28 minutes of this bedside schedule to handle specialized medical oversight, working in tandem with the broader nursing staff to coordinate functional maintenance programs, speech therapy, and post-hospital recovery tracks. This medical team serves a wider community-owned campus that integrates independent living apartments and assisted living services alongside the primary skilled nursing wing, allowing individuals to access multiple care tiers within a single rural property.

Interested individuals can get in touch with the admissions office to double-check waiting list timelines, ask about the independent villa apartments, or schedule an afternoon walkthrough of the campus.

(712) 837-5411

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 30.6% Above IA avg. ▲ 30.6% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 40.3% Above IA avg. ▲ 40.3% Above IA avg.IA average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 12.8% Above IA avg. ▲ 12.8% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 22.2% Above IA avg. ▲ 22.2% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Iowa state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 166th out of 249 homes in Iowa for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 54m per day
Rank #166 / 249Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 166th out of 249 homes in Iowa. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 249 Iowa facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Iowa avg (4h 18m per day)
vs Iowa avg
-9%

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +13% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 28m per day ▼ 35% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 38m per day ▲ 13% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 1m per day ▼ 20% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 53m per day ▼ 14% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 1m per day ▼ 61% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 18m per day ▼ 41% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
136 days
Bed community size
30-bed community Rank #390 / 407Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 390th out of 407 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
23 years in operation Rank #107 / 282Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 107th out of 282 homes in Iowa. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 33 / 100 Rank #344 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 344th out of 528 homes in Iowa. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 407Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 407 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 407. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
30 / 30
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 20, 2002
ExpirationJune 20, 2026
CountyPalo Alto
License NumberS0147
CMS Certification Number165486

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ruthven Community Care Center is administrated by Rebecca Miner.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Additional Services

1 service
Rehab

Contact Information

Fax7128375550

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsActivity Calendar / Newsletter, Helpful Links, Email a Loved One

Contact Ruthven Community Care Center

Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

Since 2005 · 21 years of data 7 deficiencies 11 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2005 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (74% below)
• Deficiencies per year (77% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% below)
• Total inspections (27% below)
Latest Inspection August 28, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 727 This facility has 74% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (7 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 74% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2005. 0.31.3 This facility has 77% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (0.3 vs. IA avg 1.3).↓ 77% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.61.8 This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (0.6 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 67% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1115 This facility has 27% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (11 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 27% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • October 2, 2025 complaint investigation found two deficiencies: inadequate nursing supervision causing falls and improper insulin administration using expired insulin pens.
  • September 19, 2024 inspection cited two deficiencies for delayed physician-ordered treatment and overdue dependent adult abuse recertification training for one staff member.
  • August 28, 2025 recertification inspection found no regulatory deficiencies during the Assisted Living Program compliance review.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 3

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations
6 Rank #29 / 250Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 250 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa State average, with a ranking across all 250 IA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection
2 Rank #23 / 250Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 250 homes in Iowa. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 250 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Iowa average 4.11


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 6 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations Iowa average: 0.6

0 serious citations Iowa average: 0.9

6 moderate citations Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Oct 02, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 02, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 19, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Sep 19, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 71
Employees 58
Contractors 13
Staff to resident ratio 2.45 : 1
20% more staff per resident than Iowa average
Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1 Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1See full Iowa ranking
Avg staff/day 22
Average shift 7.3 hours
0% compared with Iowa average
Iowa average: 7.4 hours Iowa average shift: 7.4 hoursSee full Iowa ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 14,743

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 10 total: 9 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.3 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 8 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 29 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 29
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

6.7%

984 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Registered Nurse: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant290296,48092100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse8082,20292100%8.6
Medication Aide/Technician5051,5448390%9.1
Registered Nurse91108838592%6.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015316874%7.8
Administrator1014806470%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1014666368%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist0114606672%7
Respiratory Therapist1014436166%7.3
Other Dietary Services Staff2024075358%7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0223736368%5.9
RN Director of Nursing1013314953%6.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician044512628%1.7
Occupational Therapy Aide011471617%3
Qualified Social Worker022231718%1.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112033%6.7
Medical Director011111%1
29 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 90%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 92%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 74%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 68%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 72%
1 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days 66%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 58%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 68%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 53%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 28%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 17%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 18%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 1%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.8
24% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.9
8% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Iowa avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.6%
10% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 14.9%
24% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 24.2%
8% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.4%
33% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
67% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.0%
79% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.8%
79% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.0%
11% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 73.5%
23% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.49
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.05
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Iowa avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
18% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 13.3%
82% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 25.0%
17% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 15.7%
20% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 13.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 60.9%
13% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 49.4%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

43% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 29
Medicaid
14
48.3% of residents
Private pay or other
15
51.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Governmental community
Operated by a subsidized facility district.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.5M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$106.6K
Governmental community Operated by a subsidized facility district.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.5M Rank #220 / 251Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 220th out of 251 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Iowa average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$106.6K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
-$1.7K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #229 / 251Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 229th out of 251 homes in Iowa. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$1.8M 50% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #140 / 251Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 251 homes in Iowa. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Iowa average. Well-run Iowa facilities typically land around 61–69% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$1.7M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$3.4M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

New residents most often arrive under private pay (43% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 - 4 months.

Admissions
109 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 33%
Private pay 43%
Medicaid 24%
Discharges
99 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 12%
Private pay 52%
Medicaid 36%

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85.8%
Facility 85.8%
IA AVG 75.4%
Rank #94 / 407
+14%
4.04
Facility 4.04
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #148 / 249
-46%-6%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 255
31
Facility 31
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #190 / 250
4.4
Facility 4.4
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #158 / 250
170-
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 45
Rank #305 / 528
Claremont House Inc.
$9.4M
Facility $9.4M
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #44 / 251
$7.3M
Facility $7.3M
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #20 / 251
78.4%
Facility 78.4%
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #29 / 251
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Ridgecrest Village
NH
AL
IL
MC
Davenport (Northwest Boulevard)
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 71
Rank #100 / 407
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
IA AVG 75.4%
Rank #208 / 407
-11%
3.98
Facility 3.98
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #148 / 249
+31%-7%
$118.9k
Facility $118.9k
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #236 / 255
43
Facility 43
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #218 / 250
7.2
Facility 7.2
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #227 / 250
355-
41
Facility 41
IA AVG 45
Rank #287 / 528
Michael Beaderstadt
$13.3M
Facility $13.3M
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #20 / 251
$8.1M
Facility $8.1M
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #23 / 251
60.7%
Facility 60.7%
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #160 / 251
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Iowa

Ruthven Community Care Center is located in Ruthven, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruthven Community Care Center

Is Ruthven Community Care Center in a walkable area?

Ruthven Community Care Center has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Ruthven Community Care Center?

According to IA state health department records, Ruthven Community Care Center's license number is S0147.

When does Ruthven Community Care Center's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Ruthven Community Care Center's license expires on June 20, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Ruthven Community Care Center?

Ruthven Community Care Center's occupancy is 100%.

What is the best email address for Ruthven Community Care Center?

The team at Ruthven Community Care Center can be reached at [email protected].

Who is the administrator of Ruthven Community Care Center?

Rebecca Miner is the administrator of Ruthven Community Care Center.

How many beds does Ruthven Community Care Center have?

Ruthven Community Care Center has 30 beds.

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