Vista Woods Care Center

Vista Woods Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at Three Pennsylvania Place in Ottumwa, Iowa, within Wapello County. The facility operates 60 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate ownership entity. It holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Vista Woods Care Center holds an overall CMS rating of 4 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, which accounts for the hours of care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, which is based on clinical data reported for residents across a range of health and functional outcomes. Vista Woods Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification allows the facility to serve residents who qualify under federal health insurance programs for older adults and individuals with disabilities, as well as those who meet state Medicaid eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking placement should verify current bed availability and specific coverage details with the facility directly, as payment policies and payer mix can change over time. When compared to national benchmarks, Vista Woods Care Center performs above the national average in several areas. The national overall star rating average is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 4 stars places it above that baseline. The health inspection rating of 4 stars and staffing rating of 4 stars similarly exceed the national norm. The quality measure rating of 3 stars falls at or near the national average, suggesting clinical outcome metrics that are consistent with typical performance seen across nursing facilities nationwide. Wapello County residents and families researching skilled nursing options in the Ottumwa area may consider these CMS ratings as one component of a broader evaluation process, which may also include facility tours, staffing disclosures, and review of recent inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database.