Walnut Ridge
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, attentive staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 11 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Walnut Ridge is consistently praised for its vibrant social environment and dedicated staff, making it a strong candidate for those seeking an active community. Because there are no negative patterns identified in these reviews, families should feel confident scheduling a tour to observe the staff-resident interactions firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
11 reviews on Google“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
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- 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 · 27 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
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 whose walking got worse
Residents who got a urinary tract infection
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
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
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Aug 8, 2024Routine4
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
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 18, 2024Routine9
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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.
Sep 14, 2023Complaint1
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
Nov 24, 2026ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
May 15, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Mar 22, 2021InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Apr 24, 2019ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Mar 11, 2019OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Walnut Ridge
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Presbyterian Homes & Services
21 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 4.3/5 · Rank 3 of 20 (Best)
Ownership & Management
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References & Resources
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