Lamoni Specialty Care
215 South Oak Street Box C · Lamoni, IA · 50140 · 6417843388
43 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.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (5 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · 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 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165314 · certified since December 11, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.