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Vista Woods Care Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Ottumwa, IA
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Vista Woods Care Center

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Ottumwa, 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.
Three Pennsylvania Place, Ottumwa, Ia 525012165 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Vista Woods Care Center

Owned by Ottumwa Developments Inc., Vista Woods Care Center is a skilled nursing home in Iowa that has served residents for 32 years. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several options for arranging care. The 60-bed community has an occupancy rate of 88%. Residents stay an average of 432 days, which includes a significant long-term care population alongside those receiving rehabilitation services.

Skilled nursing care and rehabilitation are central to the facility’s care model. Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 4 minutes per resident. Registered nurses provide 42 minutes of care each day, nurse aides contribute another 42 minutes, and LPN/LVN staff add 30 minutes of support. The facility also has 24-hour staffing, so residents have access to nursing assistance and personal care throughout the day and night. This staffing structure supports both rehabilitation programs and ongoing long-term care needs.

The community’s Walk Score is 77, so it’s a highly walkable area. Many errands and daily necessities are within walking distance. This setting can make visits more convenient for family members, especially when getting around the immediate surroundings.

State inspections from different times have reviewed resident-handling procedures, physician order management, documentation practices, food safety protocols, and infection-control measures. Earlier concerns in these areas were addressed, and the facility returned to compliance in late 2025. The most recent inspection had no new deficiencies.

Vista Woods Care Center’s long-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services make it a stable option for residents requiring ongoing medical support and therapy, whether for recovery from illness or permanent residence in a nursing home setting.

Facility Direct Line (641) 683-3372
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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.
▼ 8.4% Below IA avg. ▼ 8.4% Below IA avg.IA average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours 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 vs Iowa averages

Rank #130 / 234Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 234 homes in Iowa for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 234 Iowa facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 130th out of 234 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.

4h 4m

5% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs 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.
42m
−5% 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.
30m
−12% 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 45m
+8% 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.
3h 17m
Avg 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.
2m
−21% 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.
19m
−36% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: Nurse Aide is +8% above Iowa average

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
432 days
Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #213 / 404Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 213th out of 404 homes in Iowa for bed count. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from 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
32 years in operation Rank #39 / 286Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 286 homes in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from 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: 77 / 100 Rank #59 / 505Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 505 homes in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
88%
Rank #69 / 377Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 377 homes in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 377. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from 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
53 / 60
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceMay 20, 1994
ExpirationMay 1, 2027
CountyWapello
License Number900687
CMS Certification Number165549
Certification TypeFALSE
AccreditationsMedicare / Medicaid certified

Ownership & Operating Entity

Vista Woods Care Center is administered by Ronald Stursma.

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax6416831031

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsLong-Term Nursing Care, Skilled Nursing and Therapy Services

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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 2020 · 6 years of data 19 deficiencies 15 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 2020 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (30% below)

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. 1927 This facility has 30% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (19 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 30% 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 inspections conducted at this facility. 1515 This facility has total inspections in line with the Iowa average (15 vs. IA avg 15).— At avg
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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2024
Total health inspections 3

State average 4.9

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations
6 Rank #26 / 232Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 232 homes in Iowa for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa State average, with a ranking across all 232 IA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 21.7

Citations per inspection
2 Rank #19 / 232Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 232 homes in Iowa for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 232 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 4.11

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

5 of 6 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 6 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 2 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.6

Serious health citations
1
11% worse than State average

State average: 0.9

0 critical citations State average: 0.6
1 serious citation State average: 0.9
5 moderate citations State average: 19.7
0 minor citations State average: 0.5
Citations history (last 2 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Sep 25, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Sep 12, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Sep 12, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 12, 2024
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 83
Employees 68
Contractors 15
Staff to resident ratio 1.43 : 1
30% fewer staff per resident than Iowa average
Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1 Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1See full Iowa ranking
Avg staff/day 34
Average shift 7.1 hours
0% compared with Iowa average
Iowa average: 7.4 hours Iowa average shift: 7.4 hoursSee full Iowa ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 22,136

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 All 8 RN 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. 7.4 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 7 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 46 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 46
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 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

4.7%

1,031 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 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 Assistant4604613,72592100%7.3
Registered Nurse8082,93292100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse7072,50592100%7.4
Nurse Practitioner2025526672%8
Administrator2025366672%8
Mental Health Service Worker2024696065%7.7
Dietitian1013876166%6.3
Physical Therapy Aide0113396672%5.1
Speech Language Pathologist0441966065%3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331313437%3.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0221095459%2
Qualified Social Worker011972830%3.5
Medical Director011781314%6
Occupational Therapy Aide0116133%20.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant0222033%5
46 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
8 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 72%
2 Administrator
% of Days 72%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 65%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 66%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 72%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 65%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 37%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 59%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 30%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 3%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $0 Rank #1 / 239Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 239 homes in Iowa for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Iowa average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 239 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
100% lower than Iowa average

Iowa average: $48K

Number of fines 0
100% fewer fines than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
88% more payment denials than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $0
Iowa average $48K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Apr 25, 2024 · 3 days

Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Apr 25, 2024
3 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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. 12.2
20% worse 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. 25.1
16% worse 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 22.0%
17% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 26.7%
35% worse 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 26.6%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.6%
27% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 0.4%
90% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.2%
29% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.6%
51% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.4%
64% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.7%
28% better 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 100.0%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.98
34% better than 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. 1.32
37% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below 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 97.9%
15% 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 92.0%
25% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

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. 20.0%
63% worse 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. 45.6%
10% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

39% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 58
Medicare
1
1.7% of residents
Medicaid
19
32.8% of residents
Private pay or other
38
65.5% 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.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

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

For-profit
Corporation
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."
$5.9M
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."
$824.0K
For-profit Corporation
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."
$5.9M Rank #116 / 224Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 116th out of 224 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the 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."
$824.0K
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.
$25.3K
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 #114 / 224Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th out of 224 homes in Iowa. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
$3.4M 56.9% 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 #125 / 224Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 224 homes in Iowa. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the 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).
$5.1M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Ronald Stursma.

This home is owned by Ottumwa Developments Inc

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 165549

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (46% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
57 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 46%
Private pay 39%
Medicaid 16%
Discharges
46 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 37%
Private pay 59%
Medicaid 4%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Facility 78.6%
IA AVG 64.7
Rank #138 / 377
+21%
5.86
Facility 5.86
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #10 / 234
 -11%+36%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #44 / 232
4.0
Facility 4.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #123 / 232
-44-
18
Facility 18
IA AVG 47
Rank #430 / 505
Green Hills Residents' Association
$8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #67 / 224
$5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #41 / 224
67.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 67.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #46 / 224
165577
Wesley Acres
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Des Moines (Greenwood)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 72
Rank #105 / 404
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
IA AVG 64.7
Rank #44 / 377
+41%
4.24
Facility 4.24
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #112 / 234
 +43%-1%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #17 / 232
1.7
Facility 1.7
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #15 / 232
-73-
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 47
Rank #89 / 505
Damon Buskohl
$29.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $29.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #1 / 224
$20.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #1 / 224
71%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 71%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #31 / 224
165487
Sunrise Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Sioux City
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 72
Rank #136 / 404
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
IA AVG 64.7
Rank #49 / 377
+40%
6.19
Facility 6.19
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #3 / 234
 -23%+44%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #72 / 232
3.7
Facility 3.7
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #107 / 232
-67A+
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 47
Rank #411 / 505
Samantha Roth
$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #11 / 224
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #14 / 224
62.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #80 / 224
165473
Vista Woods Care Center
NH
SNF
Three Pennsylvania Place
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 72
Rank #213 / 404
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
IA AVG 64.7
Rank #69 / 377
+36%
4.07
Facility 4.07
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #130 / 234
 -18%-5%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #26 / 232
2.0
Facility 2.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #19 / 232
153-
77
Facility 77
IA AVG 47
Rank #59 / 505
Ottumwa Developments Inc
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #116 / 224
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #114 / 224
56.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #125 / 224
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Woods Care Center

Is Vista Woods Care Center in a walkable area?

Vista Woods Care Center has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Vista Woods Care Center?

According to IA state health department records, Vista Woods Care Center's license number is 900687.

When does Vista Woods Care Center's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Vista Woods Care Center's license expires on May 1, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Vista Woods Care Center?

Vista Woods Care Center's occupancy is 88%.

How long has Vista Woods Care Center been in business?

Vista Woods Care Center has been operating for approximately 32 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Vista Woods Care Center?

No, Vista Woods Care Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Vista Woods Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Vista Woods Care Center is registered as a for-profit in IA.

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