The Bridges at Ankeny
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Ankeny, IA
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The Bridges at Ankeny

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Ankeny, 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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The Bridges at Ankeny accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of The Bridges at Ankeny

The Bridges at Ankeny is an assisted living with memory care community located northwest of the city. And because it sits just outside of bustling towns, the residents enjoy a feel of country living while still having the convenience of easy travel to local shops and restaurants, for outside activities. This senior community offers top care for its residents by providing 24 hour care service from licensed and professional nursing staff, social services, chef planned meals, pharmacy services, and memory care services among other things. The Bridges at Ankeny offers a lot of amenities, too. Aside from living in private or semi-private rooms which are also available for short term stays, residents get to enjoy different indoor and outdoor common areas for socializing or doing other fun activities with the other residents.

In terms of assisted living costs, The Bridges of Ankeny accepts both Medicare and Medicaid health plans. They also offer bespoke care plans to ensure that each resident’s needs are met, and their lifestyle choices achieved. This senior living community also gives importance to the role of the residents’ family in ensuring that their loved ones are not only empowered to live their remaining years to the fullest, but also kept healthy in both body and mind.

(515) 963-9815

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.
▼ 34.7% Below IA avg. ▼ 34.7% Below 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.
▼ 64.9% Below IA avg. ▼ 64.9% Below 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.
▲ 52.7% Above IA avg. ▲ 52.7% 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 120th 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.
4h 13m per day
Rank #120 / 249Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th 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.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.
This facility Iowa avg (4h 18m per day)
vs Iowa avg
-2%

0 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +71% 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. 47m per day ▲ 8% 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. 43m per day ▲ 26% 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 34m per day ■ Avg State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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 36m per day ▲ 7% 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. 3m per day ▲ 71% 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. 35m per day ▲ 16% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
75 days
Bed community size
100-bed community Rank #68 / 407Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th 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.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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
9 years in operation Rank #193 / 282Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 193rd 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.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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 5 / 100 Rank #488 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 488th 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.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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
84%
Rank #101 / 407Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 101st 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.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
84 / 100
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeFree Standing Nf/snf
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 6, 2016
ExpirationSeptember 6, 2026
CountyPolk
License Number775241
Year Opened09/06/2016
CMS Certification Number165616

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Bridges at Ankeny is administered by Mary Woolson.

Contact Information

Fax5159647716

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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 84 deficiencies 22 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 2020 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (211% above)
• Deficiencies per year (211% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (111% above)
• Total inspections (47% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection October 29, 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. 8427 This facility has 211% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (84 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 211% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2020. 144.5 This facility has 211% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (14 vs. IA avg 4.5).↑ 211% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.81.8 This facility has 111% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (3.8 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 111% worse

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. 2215 This facility has 47% more total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (22 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 47% worse

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

  • The most recent inspection on October 29, 2025 found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies from complaint investigations.
  • The June 6, 2025 annual inspection cited five deficiencies including incomplete care plans, untimely medication administration, inadequate perineal care, delayed call light responses, and infection control failures during an outbreak.
  • Earlier inspections from February to September 2024 documented repeated deficiencies in staffing, infection control, medication errors, care planning, and resident safety, with multiple substantiated complaints and incidents.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 6

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
37 Rank #207 / 250Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 207th 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.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.

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection
6.17 Rank #213 / 250Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 213th 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.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.

Iowa average 4.11


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

14 of 37 citations resulted from standard inspections; 16 of 37 resulted from complaint investigations; and 7 of 37 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6


Serious health citations
1
11% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations Iowa average: 0.6

1 serious citation Iowa average: 0.9

34 moderate citations Iowa average: 19.7

2 minor citations Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 4 years)
Infection Control moderate citation May 15, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation May 15, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 15, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation May 15, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 216
Employees 207
Contractors 9
Staff to resident ratio 2.60 : 1
27% 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 51
Average shift 8.6 hours
16% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 7.4 hours Iowa average shift: 7.4 hoursSee full Iowa ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 40,139

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 34 total: 30 full-time employees and 4 contractors. 34
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 27 total: 25 full-time employees and 2 contractors. 27
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 97 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 97
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 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

0.8%

333 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 4 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 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 Assistant9709717,48792100%8.6
Registered Nurse304345,52092100%10
Licensed Practical Nurse252275,47592100%9.8
Medication Aide/Technician250254,51792100%8.3
Dental Services Staff2029766470%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist2028376470%7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist3037096975%9.7
Other Dietary Services Staff5056727278%7.7
RN Director of Nursing1016436874%9.4
Dietitian4045756368%8.2
Nurse Practitioner2025366368%8
Physical Therapy Assistant3034936571%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician3034856975%6.8
Physical Therapy Aide1014186065%7
Qualified Social Worker2023135661%5.6
Administrator2022483134%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0111145054%2.3
Medical Director011871415%6.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113567%5.8
97 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
34 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
27 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
25 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 70%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 70%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 75%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 78%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 74%
4 Dietitian
% of Days 68%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 68%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 71%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 75%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 65%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 61%
2 Administrator
% of Days 34%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 54%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 15%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%

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. 12.4
21% 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. 29.2
35% 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 23.1%
23% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 25.6%
30% 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 39.0%
49% worse 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 4.2%
17% 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 3.3%
24% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.5%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.6%
12% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.4%
90% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.6%
76% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.6%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.7%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.46
66% worse 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. 0.96
54% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly 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 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 0.6%
66% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.8%
22% better 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. 22.8%
7% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 6.3%
52% better 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. 1.1%
48% worse 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. 69.3%
29% 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. 66.8%
32% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 83
Medicare
17
20.5% of residents
Medicaid
30
36.1% of residents
Private pay or other
36
43.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

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 01/2024.

Privately-owned community
Operated by a single business entity.
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."
$11.8M
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."
$793.6K
Privately-owned community Operated by a single business entity.
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."
$11.8M Rank #22 / 251Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd 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 %.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.
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."
$793.6K
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.
$147.4K
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 #25 / 251Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th 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.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.
$7.7M 65.2% 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 #171 / 251Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 171st 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.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.
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).
$3.3M
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).
$11.0M

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 (48% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.

Admissions
480 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 43%
Private pay 48%
Medicaid 9%
Discharges
426 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 40%
Private pay 51%
Medicaid 8%

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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 The Bridges at Ankeny

What neighborhood is The Bridges at Ankeny in?

The Bridges at Ankeny is in the Centennial Pointe West neighborhood of Ankeny.

Is The Bridges at Ankeny in a walkable area?

The Bridges at Ankeny has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of The Bridges at Ankeny?

According to IA state health department records, The Bridges at Ankeny's license number is 775241.

When does The Bridges at Ankeny's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, The Bridges at Ankeny's license expires on September 6, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The Bridges at Ankeny?

The Bridges at Ankeny's occupancy is 84%.

What is the best email address for The Bridges at Ankeny?

The team at The Bridges at Ankeny can be reached at [email protected].

Who is the administrator of The Bridges at Ankeny?

Mary Woolson is the administrator of The Bridges at Ankeny.

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