Westwood Specialty Care
Sioux City, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165271) · 85 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $181,086 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (712) 258-0135 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Westwood Specialty Care has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Westwood Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of 3.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 49.3%. CMS rates its staffing at 3 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Westwood Specialty Care has 2 federal fines on record totaling $181,086.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Westwood Specialty Care is a 85-bed nursing home in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, with an average of 77.0 residents. The facility is operated as a Non profit - Corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved on 1996-04-01. It is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which includes 43 facilities with a chain-wide average CMS rating of 2.9.
According to CMS Care Compare, Westwood Specialty Care holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $181,086.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted in the available CMS data for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data 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?
Westwood Specialty Care has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.20 hours per resident per day, with 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 49.3%. Its CMS staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $181,086.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Westwood Specialty Care is certified for 85 beds and has an average of 77.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a Non profit - Corporation and is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which has 43 facilities and an average chain rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on 1996-04-01.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating (1/5 here), a health inspection rating (1/5), a staffing rating (3/5), and a quality measure rating (2/5), each reflecting different aspects of facility performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7122580135 and verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165271?state=IA).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7122580135 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165271?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.