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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Prairie Ridge Care Center

(712) 707-6006

About Prairie Ridge Care Center

Prairie Ridge Care Center brings together experienced clinical staff and compassionate care in Orange City, Iowa. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation programs focus on helping residents regain independence and strength through personalized recovery plans, evidence-based therapies, and 24/7 medical support.

Community at a glance

Capacity

95 residents

Location

Orange City, IA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1005 7th Street NE, Orange City, Iowa 51041

(712) 707-6006

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on June 18, 2026, state inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 54 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the Iowa average.

Medicare has not fined Prairie Ridge Care Center in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 54 minutes
Registered nurse time per resident, per day50 minutesAbove the Iowa average
Nursing staff who left in the past year34%Below the Iowa average

Inspections

10 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

June 18, 2026 · Standard inspection · 3 citations

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 25, 2026
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 25, 2026
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jun 25, 2026

April 24, 2025 · Standard inspection · 5 citations

  • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 9, 2025
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 9, 2025
  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected May 9, 2025
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected May 9, 2025
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 9, 2025
November 26, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 18, 2024
May 2, 2024 · Standard inspection · 1 citation+
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected May 28, 2024

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
Government - City/county
Legal business name
Orange City Municipal Hospital
Medicare-certified beds
95
Average residents per day
81
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
March 1, 2004
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
None
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
165538

Location

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1005 7th Street NEOrange City, IA 51041

8 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Orange City

Questions about Prairie Ridge Care Center

How did Prairie Ridge Care Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on June 18, 2026 and cited 3 health deficiencies. The Iowa average is 6.5.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Prairie Ridge Care Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 54 minutes with each resident per day, including 50 minutes from registered nurses. 34% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Prairie Ridge Care Center been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Prairie Ridge Care Center in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Orange City Skilled Nursing in Iowa Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026