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HomeIowaCrestview Specialty Care

Crestview Specialty Care

451 West Orange Street, West Branch, IA 523583196432551WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.1on Google(17 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
65
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $216,061

How Crestview 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
1/5
IA average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
IA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
IA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.67 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.81 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
62.7%
IA average
44.1%
Higher than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Staff turnover is 62.7%, higher than the Iowa average of 44.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 21, 2024
Most recent cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 3, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation 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
Cedar County 65+
3,703
20.0% of county
County Population
18,479
Cedar County

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

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Crestview Specialty Care is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in West Branch, Iowa with 65 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
65
Avg Residents/Day
47.5
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cedar
Last Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
146.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (28)

F0686Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Dec 3, 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: Dec 3, 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: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: 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: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Minimal Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Nov 21, 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: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Actual Harm

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

Survey: Sep 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0557Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: May 9, 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 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$216,061
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineSep 4, 2024
$11,746
FineNov 21, 2024
$19,877
FineDec 3, 2025
$184,438

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

Nurse Aide2.29 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.81 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.67 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.27 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
62.7%
RN Turnover
77.8%
Administrators Left
3

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (28)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 1, 2011
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
VOLM, JOHANNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
BAEDKE, CHARISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
BRANSCOMB, TYSONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 3, 2025
EBERLY, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
LANIER, SONYAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 24, 2024
POTTER, COURTNEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2025
BEAL, MICHAELINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 11, 2025
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 10, 2025
BRANSCOMB, TYSONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 10, 2025
EBERLY, SCOTTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 28, 2025
LANIER, SONYAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 10, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Iowa facilities
Crestview Specialty Care
West Branch, IACurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $216,061
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care
Iowa City, IA6.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Simpson Memorial Home
West Liberty, IA8.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Briarwood Healthcare Center
Iowa City, IA10.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
Iowa City, IA10.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Solon Nursing Care Center
Solon, IA11.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Lantern Park Specialty Care
Coralville, IA12.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $62,595
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Crestview Specialty Care
West Branch, IA · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$216,061
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care
Iowa City, IA
6.8 mi1/51/51/5None recorded
Simpson Memorial Home
West Liberty, IA
8.2 mi3/54/54/5None recorded
Briarwood Healthcare Center
Iowa City, IA
10.2 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
Iowa City, IA
10.7 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Solon Nursing Care Center
Solon, IA
11.4 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Lantern Park Specialty Care
Coralville, IA
12.8 mi2/52/53/5$62,595

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 Crestview Specialty Care?▾
Crestview Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Crestview 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). Crestview Specialty Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Crestview Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Crestview Specialty Care had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 3, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $216,061.
What are the staffing levels at Crestview Specialty Care?▾
Crestview Specialty Care provides 3.67 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours, 0.57 LPN hours, and 2.29 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 62.7%.
How many beds does Crestview Specialty Care have?▾
Crestview Specialty Care has 65 certified beds with an average of 47.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 73% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Crestview 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 Crestview Specialty Care?▾
On Google Maps, Crestview Specialty Care has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 17 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Care Initiatives

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