Corning Specialty Care
1614 Northgate Drive · Corning, IA · 50841 · 6413224061
40 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.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.98 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 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 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
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 February 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165285 · certified since August 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.