The Bridges at Ankeny
A Medicare-certified nursing home in Ankeny, IA with 100 certified beds. Ownership: for profit, limited liability company. CMS rates it 3 of 5 overall (average).
- Health inspections2 of 5
- Staffing2 of 5
- Quality measures5 of 5
- Long-stay quality5 of 5
- Short-stay quality5 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 0.78 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 5 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number165616
- Address3510 Northwest Ablilene Road, Ankeny, IA, 50023
- CountyPolk
- OwnershipFor profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds100
- Residents per day, average95
- Phone(515) 963-9815
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey5 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints1
- Fines1, $14,015 in total
- Payment denials and other penalties1
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | Mar 17, 2026 | 5 | 1 | 68 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
0.78 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
The Bridges at Ankeny is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Ankeny, IA (CCN 165616) operating under for profit - limited liability company ownership, with 100 certified beds and an average daily census of about 95 residents. CMS assigned it a 3-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (average), built from a 2/5 Health Inspection component, a 2/5 Staffing component, and a 5/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 5 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle (1 complaint-based), with 1 fine totaling $14,015 - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so The Bridges at Ankeny currently sits at or below that baseline. RN staffing is 0.78 hours per resident per day, which is 14% above the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is The Bridges at Ankeny's overall CMS rating?
The Bridges at Ankeny has a 3-star overall CMS rating (Average). Health inspection: 2/5. Staffing: 2/5. Quality measures: 5/5.
How many beds does The Bridges at Ankeny have?
The Bridges at Ankeny has 100 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 95 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does The Bridges at Ankeny's staffing compare to the national average?
The Bridges at Ankeny has 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, which is 14% above the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does The Bridges at Ankeny have?
The Bridges at Ankeny has 5 total deficiencies, which is at or below the national average of 9.2. Of these, 1 are complaint-based deficiencies. The facility has received 1 fine(s).
Who owns The Bridges at Ankeny?
The Bridges at Ankeny is operated under For profit - Limited Liability company ownership. The facility has 100 certified beds and is located in Ankeny, Iowa.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 165616. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
Figures on PlainDoctor are read from the federal files each page names (CMS NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments; the HHS-OIG exclusion list only as counts) and from Census population estimates, with the file date shown beside them. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Jul 1, 2026.