Oakwood Specialty Care
200 16th Avenue East · Albia, IA · 52531 · 6419327105
54 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.
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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.94 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F September 5, 2024
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 13, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024
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 September 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 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 July 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 15, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165313 · certified since February 12, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.