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HomeIowaCreston Specialty Care

Creston Specialty Care

1001 Cottonwood Drive, Creston, IA 508016417828511
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
74
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $19,663

Key Findings

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

• Has 74 certified beds with an average of 49.8 residents per day (67% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected May 8, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $19,663 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.10 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 43.4%

• Part of the Care Initiatives chain (43 facilities)

Creston Specialty Care is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Creston, Iowa with 74 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. The facility scored at average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
74
Avg Residents/Day
49.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 1, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Union
Last Inspection
May 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
37.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (17)

F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Oct 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jun 20, 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: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: 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: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jan 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Jul 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 20, 2023Corrected: 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: Jul 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$19,663
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineJan 4, 2024
$7,615
FineJun 20, 2024
$12,048

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

Nurse Aide1.68 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.87 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.55 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.10 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.85 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.4%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 12, 2010
BOEVE, DESTINYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
GIJIMA, DESIREOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HARVEY, LORIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2013
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
VOLM, JOHANNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Creston Specialty Care?▾
Creston Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Creston Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Creston Specialty Care had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 8, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $19,663 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Creston Specialty Care?▾
Creston Specialty Care provides 3.10 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, 0.87 LPN hours, and 1.68 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.4%.
How many beds does Creston Specialty Care have?▾
Creston Specialty Care has 74 certified beds with an average of 49.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 67% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Creston Specialty Care?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Creston, Iowa with an average rating of 2.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Creston nursing homes page.

Part of Care Initiatives

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