Southridge Specialty Care
309 West Merle Hibbs Blvd. · Marshalltown, IA · 50158 · 6417524553
82 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $45,406 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 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.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $45,406 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · 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 May 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 5, 2024 · 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 18, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 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 November 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 20, 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 July 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Fine | $45,406 |
| September 26, 2024 | Payment Denial | 25 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165209 · certified since March 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.