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Highland Ridge Care Center

Nursing Home Facility

102 Highland Circle, Williamsburg, IA 52361

Nursing Home Care Continuing Care (CCRC) Senior Living

Highland Ridge Care Center is a senior care community located in Williamsburg, IA. It provides nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living for older adults in the Williamsburg area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (319) 668-3800.

Highland Ridge Care Center is licensed for 59 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Iowa County average about 53 beds.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 87% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Iowa County average about 4.0 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2025 and recorded 8 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Iowa County average about 3.5 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 35%.

The community is located in Iowa County, IA.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 5/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 16 problems at Highland Ridge Care Center. 4 findings involved harm to a resident, including 2 that put residents in immediate danger. 6 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by December 18, 2025.

  • Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by December 18, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by December 18, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by December 18, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Inspected September 2025. Corrected by October 1, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Inspected September 2025. Corrected by October 1, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Inspected September 2025. Corrected by October 1, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Nutrition and Dietary

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Inspected September 2025. Corrected by October 1, 2025.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Highland Ridge Care Center offers nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type Non profit - Corporation
  • Beds / units 59
  • Occupancy 87%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.1
  • Annual staff turnover 35%
  • Last health inspection September 2025

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