Prairie Ridge Care Center
Orange City, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165538) · 95 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 707-6006 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Prairie Ridge Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Prairie Ridge Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.0%.
CMS reports no federal fines on record for Prairie Ridge Care Center, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials on file. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is flagged for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Prairie Ridge Care Center is a government (city/county)-owned nursing home in Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 2004. The facility is certified for 95 beds and reports an average daily census of 80.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Prairie Ridge holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. The rating breaks down across CMS's four component measures: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials on file.
No abuse icon is flagged for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed. There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as the QM rating here is lower than the other component ratings. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Prairie Ridge Care Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.91 hours per resident per day, with 0.84 RN hours per resident per day; nursing turnover is 34.0%. The CMS staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 95 beds with an average daily census of 80.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government entity (city/county); no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Prairie Ridge scores 5, 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively on these measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 712-707-6006 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 712-707-6006 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165538?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.