Vista Woods Care Center

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Ottumwa, IA

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Three Pennsylvania Place, Ottumwa, Ia 525012165 View map

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Vista Woods Care Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

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Vista Woods Care Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

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 vwcc@qwestoffice.net

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 4m per day

vs avg

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Nurse Aide is +8% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) 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 per day	▼ 5% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN 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 per day	▼ 12% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide 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 per day	▲ 8% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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 per day	■ Avg State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist 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 per day	▼ 21% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN 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 per day	▼ 36% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

432 days

60-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

32 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 77 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

88%

Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%

Occupied beds

53 / 60

Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

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

Vista Woods Care Center is administered by Ronald Stursma.

Accept Medicaid

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

24-Hour Staffing

Fax6416831031

Pets not allowed

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 19 deficiencies 15 inspections

Inspection Scorecard 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

Latest Inspection December 1, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	19	27	This facility has 30% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (19 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 30% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2020.	3.2	4.5	This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (3.2 vs. IA avg 4.5).↓ 29% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	1.3	1.8	This facility has 28% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.3 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 28% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	15	15	This facility has total inspections in line with the Iowa average (15 vs. IA avg 15).— At avg

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

The December 1, 2025 plan of correction accepted a credible allegation of compliance, certifying the facility in compliance effective November 26, 2025, with no new deficiencies noted.
The September 25, 2025 annual inspection found one deficiency for failing to maintain residents' dignity during transport to and from the shower room, exposing residents and using improper handling.
The September 12, 2024 inspection identified three deficiencies involving failure to process physician orders and document wound care, unsafe food handling, and inadequate infection control for a resident on COVID-19 isolation.

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Inspections since 2024

Total health inspections 3

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

State average N/A

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

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

1 serious citation State average: N/A

5 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

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

Total staff 83

Employees 68

Contractors 15

Staff to resident ratio 1.43 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 34

Average shift 7.1 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 22,136

Nursing staff breakdown

7.4 hours

7.3 hours

Contractor staffing

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


Certified Nursing Assistant	46	0	46	13,725	92	100%	7.3
Registered Nurse	8	0	8	2,932	92	100%	7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	0	7	2,505	92	100%	7.4
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	552	66	72%	8
Administrator	2	0	2	536	66	72%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	469	60	65%	7.7
Dietitian	1	0	1	387	61	66%	6.3
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	339	66	72%	5.1
Speech Language Pathologist	0	4	4	196	60	65%	3
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	131	34	37%	3.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	109	54	59%	2
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	97	28	30%	3.5
Medical Director	0	1	1	78	13	14%	6
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	61	3	3%	20.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	20	3	3%	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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Total fines amount $0

100% lower than State average

State average: $48K

Number of fines 0

100% fewer fines than State average

State average: 1.7

Payment Denials 1

88% more payment denials than State average

State average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison

This facility $0

State 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 Apr 25, 2024

3 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 12.2

20% worse than State average

State average: 10.2

Functional decline score 25.1

16% worse than State average

State average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures

Above average State avg: 3.3

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 22.0%

17% worse than State average

State average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 26.7%

35% worse than State average

State average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 26.6%

In line with State average

State average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury 4.6%

27% worse than State average

State average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 0.4%

90% better than State average

State average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 3.2%

29% worse than State average

State average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 7.6%

51% worse than State average

State average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms 1.4%

64% better than State average

State average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use 13.7%

28% better than State average

State average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

6% better than State average

State average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% better than State average

State average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 0.98

34% better than State average

State average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.32

37% better than State average

State average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly below average State avg: 2.6

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.9%

15% better than State average

State average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine 92.0%

25% better than State average

State average: 73.3%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 20.0%

63% worse than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 45.6%

10% worse than State average

State average: 50.6%

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

Total residents 58

Medicare

1.7% of residents

Medicaid

32.8% of residents

Private pay or other

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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Vista Woods Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 90.7% ↑ 15.6pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $824.0K ↑ ~$430.7K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $3.4M ↑ ~$626.0K vs 2022

Operating Margin 14.0% ↑ 5.1pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	95.7%	94.3%	93.9%	91.4%	91.1%	95.2%	87.9%	83.9%	84.1%	61.5%	67.3%	75.2%	90.7%
Beds	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60
Net Income	$633,373	$761,242	$968,719	$908,967	$1,011,338	$912,900	$758,341	$309,243	$423,962	$585,200	$975,636	$244,745	$363,132
Gross Revenue	$3,717,424	$4,061,821	$4,426,675	$4,390,497	$4,454,400	$4,580,571	$4,400,154	$4,313,354	$4,852,780	$3,822,581	$4,561,053	$4,807,160	$6,166,306
Operating Expenses	$3,157,677	$3,267,407	$3,249,756	$3,319,546	$3,321,743	$3,763,596	$3,577,851	$3,848,740	$3,872,505	$3,592,672	$3,704,853	$4,055,134	$5,069,116
Net Patient Income	$627,805	$756,540	$964,441	$882,309	$990,368	$672,661	$710,424	$285,119	$546,569	-$159,547	$389,765	$393,263	$823,972
Net Patient Revenue	$3,785,482	$4,023,947	$4,214,197	$4,201,855	$4,312,111	$4,436,257	$4,288,275	$4,133,859	$4,419,074	$3,433,125	$4,094,618	$4,448,397	$5,893,088
Payroll Costs	$1,934,593	$1,973,335	$1,995,623	$2,018,803	$2,028,080	$2,109,707	$2,188,630	$2,272,058	$2,329,478	$2,367,558	$2,414,238	$2,727,672	$3,353,658
Operating Margin %	16.6%	18.8%	22.9%	21.0%	23.0%	15.2%	16.6%	6.9%	12.4%	-4.7%	9.5%	8.8%	14.0%
Medicare %	6.3%	6.4%	8.0%	7.1%	8.3%	3.6%	6.0%	8.5%	9.5%	10.1%	12.1%	8.7%	5.5%
Medicaid %	42.7%	32.7%	24.3%	30.0%	32.0%	39.6%	40.1%	35.3%	37.2%	36.1%	23.1%	28.5%	30.7%
Private %	51.1%	61.0%	67.7%	62.9%	59.7%	56.8%	53.9%	56.1%	53.2%	53.8%	64.8%	62.8%	63.8%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$181	$194	$205	$210	$216	$212	$223	$225	$240	$254	$278	$270	$297
Cost/Day	$151	$158	$158	$166	$166	$180	$186	$209	$210	$266	$251	$246	$255
Avg Length of Stay	230.3 days	175.5 days	165.8 days	161.4 days	154.7 days	264.5 days	194.4 days	144.7 days	178.7 days	153.4 days	163.8 days	265.5 days	431.9 days

Finances and operations

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

Net patient revenue

$5.9M

Net patient income

$824.0K

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$5.9M

Net patient income

$824.0K

Other income

$25.3K

Payroll costs

$3.4M 56.9% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$1.7M

Total costs

$5.1M

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.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 46%

Private pay 39%

Medicaid 16%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 37%

Private pay 59%

Medicaid 4%

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.


Bethany Home Retirement Center	NH IL MC SNF	Dubuque (Eagle Point District)	-	66	-	69	1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise Retirement Community	NH AL IL MC RC SNF	Sioux City	-	74	A+	22	Studio
Green Hills Retirement Community	NH AL IL MC SNF	Ames (Hamilton Drive)	-	56	-	18	1 Bed / 2 Bed
Meth Wick Community	NH AL IL MC RC SNF	Cedar Rapids (The Meth-Wick Community)	-	69	-	23	-
Vista Woods Care Center	NH SNF	Three Pennsylvania Place	-	60	-	77	-

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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%.

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.

Who is the administrator of Vista Woods Care Center?

Ronald Stursma is the administrator of Vista Woods Care Center.

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Vista Woods Care Center

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About this community

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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

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

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2024

Breakdown of citation severity (last 2 years)

Citations history (last 2 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

46 Certified Nursing Assistant

8 Registered Nurse

7 Licensed Practical Nurse

2 Nurse Practitioner

2 Administrator

2 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Dietitian

1 Physical Therapy Aide

4 Speech Language Pathologist

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Qualified Social Worker

1 Medical Director

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

2 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

CCRC

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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