Belle Plaine Specialty Care
1505 Sunset Drive · Belle Plaine, IA · 52208 · 3194442500
46 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
71% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.20 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.77 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 71% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F August 28, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected March 14, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F February 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected March 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected March 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 14, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
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.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 20, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165349 · certified since July 22, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.