Nursing HomeMedicaid Medicare 5-star

Walnut Ridge

Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise warm, attentive staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1703 Campus Drive, Clive, IA 50325|60 beds|Licensed & active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.9/5

based on 12 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Walnut Ridge has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: warm, attentive staff and abundant social activities and fitness classes. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.

Google Reviews

28 public Google reviews available

Walnut Ridge is highly regarded by residents and their families for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and dedicated staff. Reviewers frequently highlight the abundance of social activities, well-maintained facilities, and the quality of care provided across independent, assisted living, and memory care levels.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Warm, attentive staff
Abundant social activities and fitness classes
Well-maintained and inviting facility
Strong sense of community

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 28 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

1I noticed that Walnut Ridge has a 5-star rating for staffing; how does that high level of support translate into the daily care and attention my loved one will receive?
2With the facility maintaining a 4/5 rating on health inspections, what specific steps are currently being taken to address the recent findings and ensure the highest standard of safety?
3It is great to see that the leadership team is so active in responding to family feedback online; how do you incorporate that kind of open communication into your daily operations?
4Given the strong emphasis on fitness classes and social activities mentioned by other families, how do you tailor these programs to accommodate residents with different levels of mobility?
5Since Walnut Ridge has a smaller capacity of 60 residents, how would you describe the sense of community and the way staff help new residents integrate into the group?
6In the event of a medical emergency, what is the protocol for coordinating care with local hospitals and how quickly are family members typically notified?

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Key Review Excerpts

“She has made many great friends, started exercising daily, including swimming for the first time in her life. She attends fitness classes, chapel services and many social gatherings for residents and families.”

Long-term resident's family · 2020★★★★★

“While she was sad to leave Minnesota, she felt welcomed by friendly residents and a plethora of activities to choose from. The community is warm, beautiful and inviting.”

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★★

“The staff at Walnut Ridge is simply incredible. They go above and beyond to ensure that every resident feels welcomed and valued from day one.”

Visitor/Family · 2024★★★★★

Source: 28 Google reviews in the current analysis set

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

0.96hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

4.89hrs

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

24%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

13%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

3/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility29.2%

Worse than Avg

Here

29.2%

15.4%

19.5%

Dallas

25.5%

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility2.4%

Better than Avg

Here

2.4%

12.8%

4.2%

Dallas

6.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility23.7%

Worse than Avg

Here

23.7%

14.1%

16.7%

Dallas

18.0%

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility12.0%

Better than Avg

Here

12.0%

19.5%

20.8%

Dallas

16.0%

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility22.5%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

22.5%

19.0%

25.6%

Dallas

29.3%

Residents who got a urinary tract infection

↓ Lower is better

This Facility7.8%

Worse than Avg

Here

7.8%

1.6%

2.4%

Dallas

2.4%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility67.9%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

67.9%

79.8%

73.3%

Dallas

26.0%

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility60.3%

Worse than Avg

Here

60.3%

82.0%

84.0%

Dallas

64.5%

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

1.6%

2.1%

Dallas

1.2%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback

26findings in history

Latest survey: 4 · near IA avg (6.2)

1 complaint-triggered findings

Walnut Ridge shows persistent challenges with fire safety systems and food service across multiple surveys, with recurring issues in smoke alarms, sprinkler systems, and food handling appearing in 2024 and 2025 inspections. One family filed a complaint regarding accident hazards and supervision in 2023. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the repeated patterns in critical safety areas suggest ongoing operational difficulties that warrant careful evaluation during visits.

Jul 9, 2025Routine12 findings

0341Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0803Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Aug 8, 2024Routine4 findings

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jan 18, 2024Routine9 findings

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0803Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Sep 14, 2023Complaint1 finding

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

5total

Nov 24, 2026ComplaintNo deficiencies reported

None