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The Bridges At Ankeny
3510 Northwest Ablilene Road, Ankeny, IA 50023
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
The Bridges At Ankeny is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Ankeny, Iowa, certified for 100 beds and caring for about 95 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Iowa median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 23, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 41.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 99.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Polk Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 41 | 22 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 41.0 | 31.4 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 99.1% | 47.1% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,110 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (30 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Mar 2026, 20 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×29 E ×9 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jun 2026 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2026 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2026 |
| 15 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | E | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | Fine | $9,110 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 99.1%, RNs 94.4%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 19.3% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.5% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.7% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.6% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 2.7% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Opco Ankeny, Ia, Llc. Chain: Campbell Street Services (22 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holdco Ankeny, Ia, LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2024 |
| 5v+ Seniors Healthcare Fund Gp, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/04/2024 |
| 5v+ Seniors Healthcare Fund, LP | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/04/2024 |
| Birchwood Healthcare Partners LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2024 |
| Investco Ankeny, Ia, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2024 |
| Realco Ankeny, Ia, LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2024 |
| 5v+ Seniors Healthcare Fund Gp, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2024 |
| 5v+ Seniors Healthcare Fund, LP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2024 |
| 5v+ Seniors Healthcare Gp Manager, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2024 |
| Birchwood Healthcare Partners LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2024 |
| Campbell Street Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2024 |
| Holdco Ankeny, Ia, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2024 |
| Investco Ankeny, Ia, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2024 |
| Oakco Ankeny, Ia, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2024 |
| 5v+ Seniors Healthcare Fund Gp, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| 5v+ Seniors Healthcare Fund, LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/04/2024 |
| 5v+ Seniors Healthcare Gp Manager, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2025 |
| Birchwood Healthcare Partners LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2024 |
| Campbell Street Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2025 |
| Holdco Ankeny, Ia, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2024 |
| Investco Ankeny, Ia, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2024 |
| Oakco Ankeny, Ia, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2025 |
| Realco Ankeny, Ia, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Polk County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childserve Habilitation Center | Johnston | 74 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 14.9 | — | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Deerfield Health Care Center | Urbandale | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13.3 | — | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Karen Acres Care Center | Urbandale | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 31.4 | — | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Mill-Pond | Ankeny | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 16.7 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| On With Life Long Term Care | Polk City | 40 | 5 | 5 | — | 7 | 17.5 | — | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Prairie Vista Village | Altoona | 46 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8.7 | — | 22 May 2025 |
| Scottish Rite Park Inc | Des Moines | 51 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6 | $56K | 6 May 2026 |
| Wesley On Grand | Des Moines | 80 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5.0 | — | 12 Jun 2025 |
All 30 facilities in Polk County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Bridges At Ankeny been cited for?
41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has The Bridges At Ankeny been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Bridges At Ankeny compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Bridges At Ankeny?
It is part of the Campbell Street Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Holdco Ankeny, Ia, LLC, 5v+ Seniors Healthcare Fund Gp, LLC and 5v+ Seniors Healthcare Fund, LP. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Bridges At Ankeny last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.