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HomeIowaCorydon Specialty Care

Corydon Specialty Care

745 East South Street, Corydon, IA 500606418721590WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(7 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
71
certified

How Corydon 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
4/5
IA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.52 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.50 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
35.1%
IA average
44.1%
Lower than 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.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.52 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.50 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 12, 2024
Most recent cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Jan 29, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 9 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
Wayne County 65+
1,406
21.7% of county
County Population
6,484
Wayne County

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

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Corydon Specialty Care is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Corydon, Iowa with 71 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
71
Avg Residents/Day
53.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Wayne
Last Inspection
Jan 29, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
21.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (14)

F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Jun 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 12, 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: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jan 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Jan 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Jan 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Jan 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: 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 Aide1.81 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.21 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.50 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.52 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
35.1%
RN Turnover
37.5%
Administrators Left
2

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 12, 2010
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
GILYARD, TANYACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 23, 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/AFeb 1, 2024
KUHN, JERAMYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 25, 2008
MCDYER, JESSICACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2023
CRELLIN, LUCIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 3, 2025
MAHLER, CARLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
WHYMS, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
CARE INITIATIVESADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 29, 1998
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 9, 2025
CORLESS, PETERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
CRELLIN, LUCIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 9, 2025
WHYMS, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 5, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Iowa facilities
Corydon Specialty Care
Corydon, IACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Chariton Specialty Care
Chariton, IA19.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $15,134
Westview Acres Care Center
Leon, IA22.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Golden Age Care Center
Centerville, IA23.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Centerville Specialty Care
Centerville, IA23.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
MercyOne Centerville Medical Center
Centerville,, IA23.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Southern Hills Specialty Care
Osceola, IA30.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $36,865
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Corydon Specialty Care
Corydon, IA · Current facility
—4/54/54/5None recorded
Chariton Specialty Care
Chariton, IA
19.0 mi2/52/54/5$15,134
Westview Acres Care Center
Leon, IA
22.8 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Golden Age Care Center
Centerville, IA
23.2 mi3/53/55/5None recorded
Centerville Specialty Care
Centerville, IA
23.3 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
MercyOne Centerville Medical Center
Centerville,, IA
23.3 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Southern Hills Specialty Care
Osceola, IA
30.8 mi3/53/53/5$36,865

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 Corydon Specialty Care?▾
Corydon Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Corydon 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). Corydon Specialty Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Corydon Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Corydon Specialty Care had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 29, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Corydon Specialty Care?▾
Corydon Specialty Care provides 3.52 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours, 1.21 LPN hours, and 1.81 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.1%.
How many beds does Corydon Specialty Care have?▾
Corydon Specialty Care has 71 certified beds with an average of 53.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 76% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Corydon 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 Corydon Specialty Care?▾
On Google Maps, Corydon Specialty Care has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 7 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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