Fonda Specialty Care
607 Queen Street · Fonda, IA · 50540 · 7122884441
46 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2023
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 December 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2023
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165312 · 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.