Chariton Specialty Care
1214 North Seventh Street · Chariton, IA · 50049 · 6417745921
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,134 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
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 February 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
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 March 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 14, 2023 | Fine | $15,134 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165305 · certified since December 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.