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Bridges At Ankeny
3510 Nw Abilene Road, Ankeny, IA 50023
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Bridges At Ankeny Description
You can be king of the castle, or be our guest. Whether you're looking for a new home or rehab for a new hip, we can help. We've designed The Bridges at Ankeny with today's senior in mind—which means even our options have options. You can live with assistance or rehabilitate and return back home. Live in the country and close to town. Recover and relax with us for a short while, or move in. Our communities are as diverse as our residents and their unique needs. We have a spot, just for you.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- Some concerns were raised about the CNA staff not performing their duties adequately, with reports of residents not being treated well and issues with medication management and response times.
- Positive experiences were shared by individuals who underwent CNA training at the facility, highlighting the supportive and knowledgeable staff.
- Many reviews praised the facility for its lovely environment, kind treatment of residents, and the opportunities for growth and education provided to employees.
- Family members of residents appreciated the care and attention their loved ones received, noting the kindness of the nurses, the quality of the meals, and the variety of activities available.
- Concerns were mentioned regarding the quality of food, with some describing it as unsatisfactory and not up to the expected standard for the cost of the facility.
- Improvements were noted in a follow-up review after a second stay, highlighting better staff coordination, communication, and overall experience.
- The staff was consistently described as friendly, helpful, and dedicated to providing quality care and entertainment to the residents.
- One review expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of a complaint regarding care, feeling that the issues were not adequately addressed by the administration.
Overall, while there are areas for improvement, particularly in food quality and some aspects of care, many reviews reflect a positive experience with the facility's staff, environment, and the care provided to residents.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Nov. 18, 2016
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 70
Total current residents: 81
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $1625
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-13 | 2023-01-13 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-20 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2021-05-11 | 2021-05-24 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-04-08 | 2019-05-01 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-02-03 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-02-03 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-02-03 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2021-05-06 | 2021-05-31 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-01 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-01 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-01 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-05-17 | $650 |
| 2021-07-19 | $975 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Ankeny which is 2.4 miles away and has a population of 56,764 (large town).
- The average income is $93,288, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 22
- Average Temperature: 52.2
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 122 days of rain, 40 days of snow and 201 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.7 inches a year
- The crime rate is 3.11 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.82 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.33 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.53 incidents per 100 people
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Supermarkets
Fareway
1.6 miles awayAldi
1.7 miles awayHy-Vee
2.2 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
4.4 miles awayFareway Meat & Grocery
4.6 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Hawkeye Park & Ride
2.2 miles awayMercy North Park & Ride
2.9 miles away3387
3.7 miles away3390
3.7 miles awayDART
4.6 miles awayBanks
Central Bank
1.6 miles awayAvaila Bank
1.7 miles awayBankers Trust
1.8 miles awayFirst National Bank of Ames
2.0 miles awayNorthwest Bank
2.1 miles awayHospitals
VA Medical Center
9.2 miles awayBroadlawns Medical Center
9.8 miles awayIowa Lutheran Hospital
10.8 miles awayMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
11.0 miles awayIowa Methodist Medical Center
11.6 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
2.1 miles awayHy-Vee Pharmacy
2.3 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.5 miles awayMedicap Pharmacy
3.2 miles awayHy-Vee Clinic Pharmacy
9.0 miles awayDentists
Ankeny Dental Associates
1.6 miles awayJagnandan & Lensch‎
1.9 miles awayAdvanced Family Dentistry
2.1 miles awayLangwith Hull & Roush Orthodontists
2.3 miles awayHintz Family Dentistry
2.3 miles awayParks
Ashland Meadows Park
0.8 miles awayHigh Trestle Trail
0.8 miles awayNorth Creek Park
1.0 miles awayPrairie Lakes
1.0 miles awayGeorgetown Park
1.1 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Haymarket Mall
9.3 miles awayMerle Hay Mall
9.5 miles awayValley West Mall
12.7 miles awayJordan Creek Town Center
15.9 miles awaySouthridge Mall
16.3 miles awayCulture
Ankeny Art Center
2.5 miles awayPrairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
9.5 miles awayViking Theater
9.8 miles awayPalace Theater
9.9 miles awayAmerican Puppet Theater
9.9 miles awayRestaurants
Cozy Cafe
1.6 miles awayThe Fletcher
1.7 miles awayRosati's Pizza
1.8 miles awayTavern 180
1.8 miles awaySports Page Bar and Grill
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