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HomeIowaCorning Specialty Care

Corning Specialty Care

1614 Northgate Drive, Corning, IA 508416413224061WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(13 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
40
certified

How Corning Specialty Care Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
IA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.43 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.74 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
43.5%
IA average
44.1%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.43 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
17
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 23, 2025
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 18, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 15 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Adams County 65+
846
23.0% of county
County Population
3,680
Adams County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Corning Specialty Care is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Corning, Iowa with 40 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
40
Avg Residents/Day
25
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Adams
Last Inspection
Feb 18, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
28.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Feb 18, 2026Corrected: 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: Feb 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jul 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.03 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.74 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.43 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.16 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.5%
RN Turnover
0.0%
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 (22)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 1, 1989
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2025
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
BOEVE, DESTINYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
GIJIMA, DESIREOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RINNER, MEGANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 20, 2024
GIJIMA, DESIREADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 18, 2025
RINNER, MEGANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 9, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Corning Specialty Care and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Corning Specialty Care
Corning, IACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Lenox Care Center
Lenox, IA12.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan - Villisca
Villisca, IA13.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Creston Specialty Care
Creston, IA18.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $19,663
Accura Healthcare of Stanton
Stanton, IA19.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Accura Healthcare of Creston
Creston, IA20.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $16,801
Bedford Specialty Care
Bedford, IA22.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Corning Specialty Care
Corning, IA · Current facility
—4/53/54/5None recorded
Lenox Care Center
Lenox, IA
12.0 mi3/52/55/5None recorded
Good Samaritan - Villisca
Villisca, IA
13.8 mi3/52/54/5None recorded
Creston Specialty Care
Creston, IA
18.7 mi3/53/53/5$19,663
Accura Healthcare of Stanton
Stanton, IA
19.2 mi3/53/55/5None recorded
Accura Healthcare of Creston
Creston, IA
20.3 mi2/52/53/5$16,801
Bedford Specialty Care
Bedford, IA
22.6 mi4/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Corning Specialty Care?▾
Corning Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Corning Specialty Care cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Corning Specialty Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Corning Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Corning Specialty Care had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 18, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Corning Specialty Care?▾
Corning Specialty Care provides 3.43 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours, 0.65 LPN hours, and 2.03 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.5%.
How many beds does Corning Specialty Care have?▾
Corning Specialty Care has 40 certified beds with an average of 25 residents per day, resulting in approximately 63% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Corning Specialty Care?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Corning Specialty Care?▾
On Google Maps, Corning Specialty Care has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 13 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Care Initiatives

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