West Ridge Care Center

West Ridge Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 3131 F Avenue NW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (zip code 52405), within Linn County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. West Ridge Care Center has a total of 60 certified beds, placing it among the smaller skilled nursing facilities in the region. CMS assigns overall star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, where higher ratings reflect stronger performance across measured domains. West Ridge Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's health inspection rating stands at 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of state inspections conducted on behalf of CMS, including complaint investigations and standard surveys. The staffing rating is also 5 stars, which is based on reported nurse staffing hours relative to resident census data, incorporating registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and certified nursing assistant hours. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, derived from clinical data points reported for residents such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and other outcome indicators. Together, these component ratings contribute to the facility's overall standing within the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. West Ridge Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria under Iowa's Medicaid program. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage specifics are encouraged to consult directly with the facility's admissions staff or contact the appropriate government agencies. Compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0 stars, West Ridge Care Center performs above average across most measured categories. Its health inspection and staffing ratings of 5 stars each represent the highest tier available in the CMS system, while its quality measure rating of 4 stars is also above the national midpoint. These ratings reflect data reported to CMS and are updated on a periodic basis. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the most current data available through CMS's Care Compare tool and to visit facilities in person when evaluating options for skilled nursing care.