Laporte City Specialty Care
1100 Hwy 218 N · La Porte City, IA · 50651 · 3193422125
46 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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 | 3.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.74 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (3 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 4, 2024
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 January 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165300 · certified since January 17, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.