Westwood Specialty Care

4201 Fieldcrest Drive
Sioux City IA 51104
Phone: 7122580135

Non profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures2/5
Long-stay quality1/5
Short-stay quality2/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Iowa average: 2.1 star lower (3.1), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Sioux City average: 2.3 star lower (3.3), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds85
Average residents per day77.0
Occupancy91%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainCARE INITIATIVES (43 facilities)
CountyWoodbury
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1996-04-01
CMS certification number (CCN)165271
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle16

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.58
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.20
Registered nurse turnover50.0%
Total nursing staff turnover49.3%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)2
Fines (total value)$176,053
Payment denials1
Total penalties3
This facility has $176,053 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

Questions to ask Westwood Specialty Care

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is Westwood Specialty Care highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 2.

How many beds does Westwood Specialty Care have?

CMS certifies 85 beds; the facility reports an average of 77.0 residents per day (about 91% occupancy).

Does Westwood Specialty Care have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $176,053 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.

Has Westwood Specialty Care been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.