Northern Mahaska Specialty Care
2401 Crestview Drive · Oskaloosa, IA · 52577 · 6416733000
79 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $39,033 |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2025
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 December 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E November 24, 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 December 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023 · 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 December 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2024 | Fine | $39,033 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165274 · certified since April 5, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.