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Westwood Specialty Care: Safety Hazard Violations - IA

Healthcare Facility
Westwood Specialty Care
Sioux City, IA  ·  1/5 stars

Federal inspectors cited the facility on December 31, 2025, following a complaint survey, for failing to maintain complete and accurate resident records. The deficiency, tagged F0842, was rated at the level of minimal harm or potential for actual harm, and affected a small number of residents.

The inspection record does not describe how much money disappeared or when, or what the mediation involved. What it does describe is a gap: neither the missing money nor whatever steps followed were ever documented in the resident's chart.

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Medical records at nursing homes are meant to capture what happens to residents, including incidents, who was notified, and how the situation was handled. None of that happened here, according to inspectors.

When a regional nurse consultant for the facility was interviewed on December 29, 2025, the inspector asked directly whether the missing money and the mediation should have been documented in the resident's records. The consultant's answer was unambiguous. "Something should have been documented," the consultant said.

That acknowledgment came from inside the organization. Not from a regulator pressing a reluctant administrator, but from the facility's own regional clinical leadership, confirming that whatever process the facility followed after a resident's money went missing, the resident's record was left blank.

Westwood Specialty Care is located at 4201 Fieldcrest Drive in Sioux City. The inspection was completed December 31, 2025. The facility's plan of correction was not included in the inspection materials reviewed.

The resident whose money went missing has no documentation in their file that anyone tried to make it right.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Westwood Specialty Care from 2025-12-31 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Data source: Official federal inspection data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Editorial process: AI-synthesized regulatory data, reviewed for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional review: All content reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NH EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Last verified: June 20, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA was cited for violations during a health inspection on December 31, 2025.

Federal inspectors cited the facility on December 31, 2025, following a complaint survey, for failing to maintain complete and accurate resident records.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Westwood Specialty Care?
Federal inspectors cited the facility on December 31, 2025, following a complaint survey, for failing to maintain complete and accurate resident records.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in Sioux City, IA, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from Westwood Specialty Care or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 165271.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check Westwood Specialty Care's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.


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