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.
Westwood Specialty Care
Westwood Specialty Care is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Westwood Specialty Care is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Westwood Specialty Care
Westwood Specialty Care is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Westwood Specialty Care is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Overview of Westwood Specialty Care
Welcome to Westwood Specialty Care, an 85-bed skilled nursing facility offering rehabilitation services, skilled nursing care, long-term care, and hospice care. As a part of Care Initiatives, Iowa’s largest not-for-profit skilled nursing and long-term care provider, Westwood Specialty Care is deeply committed to delivering exceptional care to its residents. Dedicated to providing dignified and customized care for diverse needs, Westwood Specialty Care extends its care to the well-being of families as well.
At Westwood Specialty Care, they welcome Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and are proud to be a contracted provider for the Veterans Affairs Community Nursing Home Program, ensuring that a wide range of seniors can access their compassionate transitional health care services. Their dedication to compassion and excellence has been acknowledged by the American Health Care Association with the 2018 Bronze Award, showcasing their commitment to outstanding care. Experience the warmth and care at Westwood Specialty Care, where they strive to meet the unique needs of every individual they serve.
Iden Ramey serves as the Administrator at Westwood Specialty Care, overseeing the community's operations and ensuring quality care for residents. With a dedicated focus on compassionate leadership, Iden supports the team in delivering personalized services in a warm and professional environment.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
85
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
92%
Residents per day (avg)
80
Occupancy rate
92%
Residents per day (avg)
80
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
27 days
Private pay
51% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 - 5 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$14.0M
Surplus of revenue
$181.5K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$14,031,304.00
Surplus of revenue
$181,536.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$13.2M
Compare Nursing Homes around Sioux City
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
50
MENNO, TARA
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53.5%
40.10
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-
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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THE DIOCESE OF SIOUX CITY
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-
Pioneer Valley Living and Rehab
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
21
HENGGELER, PATRICK
76.3%
$5,611,200.00
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39.5%
45.30
4.2977
1
Westwood Specialty Care
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
9
JURGENS, MICHAEL
92.0%
$13,986,995.00
$3,720,257.00
26.6%
79.90
3.5722
2
Casa de Paz Health Care Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
20
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Accura HealthCare of Sioux City
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MENNO, TARA
CCN:
165435
Occupancy:
87.3%
Home Revenue:
$4,792,468.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,562,687.00
Payroll %:
53.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
40.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.9200
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Holy Spirit Retirement Home
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
THE DIOCESE OF SIOUX CITY
CCN:
165266
Occupancy:
72.6%
Home Revenue:
$9,743,485.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,295,086.00
Payroll %:
44.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
62.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.9559
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Pioneer Valley Living and Rehab
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HENGGELER, PATRICK
CCN:
165615
Occupancy:
76.3%
Home Revenue:
$5,611,200.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,215,215.00
Payroll %:
39.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
45.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2977
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Westwood Specialty Care
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
JURGENS, MICHAEL
CCN:
165271
Occupancy:
92.0%
Home Revenue:
$13,986,995.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,720,257.00
Payroll %:
26.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
79.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.5722
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
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