CAverage · score 53/100 · #178 of 386 in Iowa
The Bridges At Ankeny
3510 Northwest Ablilene Road, Ankeny, IA 50023 · 100 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.5 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Iowa
7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 52)below median
$9,110 in fines in 3 years
Why The Bridges At Ankeny is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 100 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
The Bridges At Ankeny at a Glance
C
53/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.55 h.
41<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 52.
34<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
94<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $9,110 fines, 0 denials.
48<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, medium facilities · CMS record 165616 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address3510 Northwest Ablilene Road, Ankeny, IA 50023
Phone5159639815
CountyPolk
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds100
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top quarter
2
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- 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
1
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- Staffing 4.9 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Iowa
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.