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HomeIowaChariton Specialty Care

Chariton Specialty Care

1214 North Seventh Street, Chariton, IA 500496417745921
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
60
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $15,134

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 60 certified beds with an average of 39.4 residents per day (66% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Jan 30, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $15,134 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.15 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 51.4% (high)

• Part of the Care Initiatives chain (43 facilities)

Chariton Specialty Care is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Chariton, Iowa with 60 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. The facility scored at average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
39.4
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Lucas
Last Inspection
Jan 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
60.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (18)

F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Sep 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$15,134
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineSep 14, 2023
$15,134

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.95 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.48 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.72 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.15 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.76 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.4%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (20)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 12, 2010
MAHLER, CARLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
OBEN, PATRICKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
YOUNG, VANESSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 16, 2022
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
BOWEN, LANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
CAROTHERS, MARY JANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
CHILDS, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
CORLESS, PETERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
KREIN, KEITHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2022
RUST, ELIZABETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
STURM, DENISECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
UPMEYER, LINDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2022
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
DIXON, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
DRAKE, EMILYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 4, 2023
GILYARD, TANYACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 23, 2025
KUHN, JERAMYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 25, 2008
MCDYER, JESSICACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2023
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Chariton Specialty Care?▾
Chariton Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Chariton Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Chariton Specialty Care had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 30, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $15,134 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Chariton Specialty Care?▾
Chariton Specialty Care provides 3.15 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours, 0.48 LPN hours, and 1.95 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.4%.
How many beds does Chariton Specialty Care have?▾
Chariton Specialty Care has 60 certified beds with an average of 39.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 66% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.

Part of Care Initiatives

This chain operates 43 facilities. View all →