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HomeIowaCrestview Specialty Care

Crestview Specialty Care

451 West Orange Street, West Branch, IA 523583196432551
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
65
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $44,272

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 65 certified beds with an average of 47.3 residents per day (73% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 13 deficiencies (inspected Nov 21, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $44,272 across 3 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.15 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 70.9% (high)

• Part of the Care Initiatives chain (43 facilities)

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. The facility scored below average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
65
Avg Residents/Day
47.3
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
Nov 21, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
189.0
Infection Citations
4

Deficiency Citations (28)

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
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
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
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Immediate Jeopardy

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

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
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
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: 1
F0686Actual Harm

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

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: 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: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: 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: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: 1
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
F0658Actual Harm

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

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: 2
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: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
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
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Apr 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Apr 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Apr 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Apr 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Oct 13, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$44,272
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineSep 4, 2024
$11,746
FineApr 19, 2023
$12,649
FineNov 21, 2024
$19,877

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

Nurse Aide1.96 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.45 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.74 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.15 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.94 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
70.9%
RN Turnover
90.0%
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 (23)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 1, 2011
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, 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

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 2/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Crestview Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Crestview Specialty Care had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 21, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $44,272 across 3 fine(s). It also has 4 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Crestview Specialty Care?▾
Crestview Specialty Care provides 3.15 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours, 0.45 LPN hours, and 1.96 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 70.9%.
How many beds does Crestview Specialty Care have?▾
Crestview Specialty Care has 65 certified beds with an average of 47.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 73% 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 →