Nursing homes in Knoxville, IA
Knoxville, IA has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 1 has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ridge Specialty Care1904 West Howard Street · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 78 | None |
| Accura Healthcare of Knoxville, LLC606 North Seventh Street · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 60 | 1 ($16,153) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Iowa, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Knoxville
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.April 23, 2026 · West Ridge Specialty Care · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 23, 2026 · West Ridge Specialty Care · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.February 19, 2026 · Accura Healthcare of Knoxville, LLC · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionFebruary 19, 2026 · Accura Healthcare of Knoxville, LLC · F0637 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 19, 2026 · Accura Healthcare of Knoxville, LLC · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.February 19, 2026 · Accura Healthcare of Knoxville, LLC · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 19, 2026 · Accura Healthcare of Knoxville, LLC · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 19, 2026 · Accura Healthcare of Knoxville, LLC · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.November 4, 2025 · West Ridge Specialty Care · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.October 13, 2025 · Accura Healthcare of Knoxville, LLC · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Knoxville
Which nursing home in Knoxville has the highest Medicare rating?
West Ridge Specialty Care has the highest overall rating in Knoxville: 4 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Knoxville have been fined?
1 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $16,153 in all. The most was $16,153, at Accura Healthcare of Knoxville, LLC.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Knoxville?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Knoxville is the largest?
West Ridge Specialty Care, with 78 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.