The Bridges at Ankeny
3510 Northwest Ablilene Road · Ankeny, IA · 50023 · 5159639815
100 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Campbell Street Services
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $14,015 |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 11, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 11, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 11, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
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.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 17, 2026 | Fine | $14,015 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165616 · certified since November 18, 2016. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.