ElderGrade
D

41/100

Below average

Westwood Specialty Care

4201 Fieldcrest Drive, Sioux City, IA 51104

CMS 1/5 stars #8 of 9 in Woodbury County (712) 258-0135
Certified beds
85
Occupancy
91%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $181,086 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

12/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 79 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.58 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.75 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 49% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

0/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $181,086 in federal fines across 2 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.20 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.75 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.78 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 49.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 79 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 29, 2026 (3 months ago).

G Apr 29, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Actual harm to a resident

E Apr 29, 2026 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 29, 2026 F0761 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 29, 2026 F0865

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 29, 2026 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 29, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 31, 2025 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 31, 2025 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CARE INITIATIVES, which operates 43 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
BEAL, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BOWEN, LANE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CAROTHERS, MARY JANE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CHILDS, KEVIN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CORLESS, PETER Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KREIN, KEITH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
RUST, ELIZABETH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
STURM, DENISE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
UPMEYER, LINDA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BEAL, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
DIXON, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Westwood Specialty Care

What is the ElderGrade for Westwood Specialty Care? +

Westwood Specialty Care holds an ElderGrade of D (41 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Westwood Specialty Care? +

Residents receive an average of 3.20 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Westwood Specialty Care been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 79 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Westwood Specialty Care accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Westwood Specialty Care is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.