Prairie Ridge Care Center

Prairie Ridge Care Center is a government-owned skilled nursing facility located at 1005 7th Street NE in Orange City, Iowa (ZIP: 51041), in Sioux County. The facility operates under city/county government ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has 95 certified beds and is currently active. CMS has assigned Prairie Ridge Care Center an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting a performance that is in line with the national average for this measure. The staffing rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating, indicating that the facility reports staffing levels that exceed national norms for nurse and aide hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects the facility's performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS across categories such as resident health outcomes and care practices. Prairie Ridge Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents relying on federal and state insurance programs. As a government-owned facility, it operates under public accountability standards typical of city and county-run institutions. Individuals seeking additional information about private pay options or other financial arrangements are encouraged to contact the facility directly at 712-707-6006. When considered against national benchmarks, Prairie Ridge Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 4-star rating and 5-star staffing rating compare favorably to the national average, suggesting that the facility maintains a notable level of staffing resources relative to its resident population. However, its quality measure rating of 2 stars indicates below-average performance on the clinical quality indicators used by CMS to assess resident care outcomes. The health inspection rating of 3 stars places the facility near the national norm for survey findings. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare profile and conduct direct facility visits to develop a comprehensive understanding of the care environment.