Prairie Ridge Care Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise phenomenal long-term care. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 4 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Prairie Ridge Care Center receives high praise for its long-term care and support for residents with dementia. Because the available reviews are sparse and dated, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe current staffing levels and daily operations firsthand.
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
11
measures
4
measures
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents who fell and were seriously hurt
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Prairie Ridge Care Center shows recurring deficiencies in fire safety systems and food service across multiple surveys, with all issues reportedly corrected by the facility. One family filed a complaint in 2024 regarding failure to properly report suspected abuse or neglect. The facility has faced consistent challenges with smoke detection systems, sprinkler maintenance, and dietary operations, suggesting potential management oversight concerns that families should discuss during visits.
Apr 24, 2025Routine8
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nov 26, 2024Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
May 2, 2024Routine6
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Feb 2, 2023Routine6
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Jul 1, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jun 18, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 3, State violations: 0
May 12, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Apr 24, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 5, State violations: 0
Dec 18, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Nov 26, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 1
May 28, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
May 2, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Prairie Ridge Care Center
government
Ownership & Management
Owners
Orange City Municipal Hospital
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
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4 reviews from families & visitors
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