Ruthven Community Care Center

Ruthven Community Care Center is an Assisted Living Home in Iowa

Ruthven Community Care Center is an Assisted Living Home in Iowa

Ruthven Community Care Center

Ruthven, IA 513587741 View Map

Ruthven Community Care Center is an Assisted Living Home in Iowa

Ruthven Community Care Center is an Assisted Living Home in Iowa

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Overview of Ruthven Community Care Center
Ruthven Community Care Center is community-owned and is located in Ruthven, Iowa. The staff is dedicated to enriching the lives of senior residents and their families. It offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing for long and short-term care.
(712) 837-5411

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.90/day Iowa avg: 4.30/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Iowa avg: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Iowa avg: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Iowa avg: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Iowa avg: 3.3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 30

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 80.1%
Residents per day (avg) 40
Occupancy rate
80.1%
Residents per day (avg)
40

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.

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

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$3.9M
Surplus of revenue
$104.9K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$3,926,023.00
Surplus of revenue
$104,929.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.5M
39.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.3M
Total costs $3.8M
Bed community size
30-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
23 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
50%
Occupied Beds
15 of 30
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
Assisted Living Programs
License Date
June 20, 2002

Additional licensing details

License number: S0147
CMS Certification Number: 165486
County: Palo Alto

Ownership & operating entity

Ruthven Community Care Center is administrated by Rebecca Miner.

Owner name: No Related Entities Found

Care Services

Rehabilitation Services
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Long-Term Care
Rehab

Contact Information

Fax: 7128375550

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Long-Term Care, Rehab, Activity Calendar / Newsletter, Helpful Links, Email a Loved One, Gallery, About Us, History, Our Team, Employee Spotlight, FAQs, Careers, Contact

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.

11 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 0 inspections

Latest inspection

Date:August 28, 2025

1 deficiency

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Compare Assisted Living around Iowa

The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 504013412
180
No
84
GOOD SHEPHERD GERIATRIC CENTER INC
77.4%
$20,387,781.00
$9,463,841.00
46.4%
157.50
2/5
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2/5
3/5
3/5
1
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3
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-
Crown Pointe Estates AL Memory Care
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 51250
99
No
-
SIOUX CENTER HEALTH
90.9%
$9,650,835.00
$5,472,486.00
56.7%
91.80
3/5
5.8182
2/5
5/5
3/5
2
21
1
-47%
+35%
+20%
-
Courtyard Terrace Assisted
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Boone
50
Yes
37
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ruthven Community Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 513587741
46
No
-
RUTHVEN COMMUNITY CARE CENTER INC
80.1%
$3,927,677.00
$1,546,669.00
39.4%
40.10
4/5
3.9027
4/5
2/5
4/5
-
6
-
+6%
-9%
+6%
-
Avoca Lodge Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Avoca
40
No
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Semi-Private / 1 Bed

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

81
Total Staff
64
Employees
17
Contractors
13,782
Total Hours (Quarter)
21
Avg Staff/Day
7.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse105.2 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse108.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant377.4 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
63 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
9 staff
4.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
0.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.9%
of total hours from contractors
1,223 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 3 Registered Nurse: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant343375,90291100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse100102,76391100%8.6
Medication Aide/Technician5051,4558593%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014866470%7.6
Registered Nurse82104717077%5.2
Nurse Practitioner1014696167%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist0114656571%7.2
Administrator1014435965%7.5
Respiratory Therapist1014266167%7
RN Director of Nursing1013335055%6.7
Other Dietary Services Staff2023234448%6.4
Physical Therapy Aide011864651%1.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician022583842%1.5
Occupational Therapy Aide011471314%3.6
Physical Therapy Assistant022271921%1.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112033%6.5
Qualified Social Worker033101112%0.9
Medical Director011111%1

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 3
39% below State average
State average: 4.9

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total Health citations 6
72% below State average
State average: 21.7

2 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 6 citations
Complaint investigations 0 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below State average
State average: 0.6
Serious Health citations 0
100% below State average
State average: 0.9
Moderate Health citations 6

Minor Health citations 0
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

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
29 Total Residents
Medicaid 14 (48.3%)
Private Pay/Other 15 (51.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 7.8
24% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score 19.9
8% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.6
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 20.6%
10% above Iowa average.

Walking Ability Worsened 14.9%
24% below Iowa average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 24.2%
8% below Iowa average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 2.4%
33% below Iowa average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 0.0%
100% below Iowa average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.8%
67% below Iowa average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 0.8%
79% below Iowa average.

Antipsychotic Use 21.0%
11% above Iowa average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%
6% above Iowa average.

Influenza Vaccine 73.5%
23% below Iowa average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 1.0%
79% below Iowa average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

18% better than Iowa average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Iowa average
Influenza Vaccine 13.3%

82% worse than Iowa average

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Financial Aid for Iowa Seniors

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

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

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

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

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