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Complaint Investigation

Westwood Specialty Care

Inspection Date: December 31, 2025
Total Violations 9
Facility ID 165271
Location Sioux City, IA
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-12-31.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Westwood Specialty Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-01-23.

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F-Tag F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-12-31.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Westwood Specialty Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-01-23.

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F-Tag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-12-31.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Westwood Specialty Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-01-23.

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F-Tag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-12-31.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Westwood Specialty Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-01-23.

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F-Tag F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-12-31.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Westwood Specialty Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-01-23.

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F-Tag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-12-31.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Westwood Specialty Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-01-23.

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F-Tag F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0760 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-12-31.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Westwood Specialty Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-01-23.

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F-Tag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0842 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-12-31.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Westwood Specialty Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-01-23.

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F-Tag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-12-31.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Westwood Specialty Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-01-23.

πŸ“‹ Inspection Summary

Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Sioux City, IA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Westwood Specialty Care or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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