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HomeIowaFonda Specialty Care

Fonda Specialty Care

607 Queen Street, Fonda, IA 505407122884441WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.1on Google(7 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
46
certified

How Fonda 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
5/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
IA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.33 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.56 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
23.1%
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 5/5 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 3.33 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.56 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
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 27, 2025
Most recent cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 19, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 6 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
Pocahontas County 65+
1,646
23.3% of county
County Population
7,061
Pocahontas County

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

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Fonda Specialty Care is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fonda, Iowa with 46 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
46
Avg Residents/Day
41
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Pocahontas
Last Inspection
Mar 19, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
7.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (14)

F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Apr 18, 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: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: 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: Nov 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0622Potential for Harm

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Survey: Nov 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Nov 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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

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

Survey: Nov 20, 2023Corrected: 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: Nov 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Aug 8, 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 Aide2.42 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.34 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.33 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.79 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
23.1%
RN Turnover
20.0%
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 (26)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 1, 2011
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 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
BOEVE, DESTINYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
DUGDALE, EMILYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 6, 2024
EPPERSON, FAITHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 13, 2025
WHYMS, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 8, 2025
DUGDALE, EMILYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 8, 2025
EPPERSON, FAITHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 8, 2025
WHYMS, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 8, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Iowa facilities
Fonda Specialty Care
Fonda, IACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Accura Healthcare of Pomeroy, LLC
Pomeroy, IA8.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Park View Rehabilitation Center
Sac City, IA13.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan - Manson
Manson, IA16.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Laurens Care Center
Laurens, IA17.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Methodist Manor Retirement Community
Storm Lake, IA19.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
Lake City, IA22.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $38,610
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Fonda Specialty Care
Fonda, IA · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Accura Healthcare of Pomeroy, LLC
Pomeroy, IA
8.7 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Park View Rehabilitation Center
Sac City, IA
13.2 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Good Samaritan - Manson
Manson, IA
16.1 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Laurens Care Center
Laurens, IA
17.8 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Methodist Manor Retirement Community
Storm Lake, IA
19.4 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
Lake City, IA
22.5 mi2/52/53/5$38,610

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 Fonda Specialty Care?▾
Fonda Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Fonda 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). Fonda Specialty Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Fonda Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Fonda Specialty Care had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 19, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Fonda Specialty Care?▾
Fonda Specialty Care provides 3.33 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, 0.34 LPN hours, and 2.42 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 23.1%.
How many beds does Fonda Specialty Care have?▾
Fonda Specialty Care has 46 certified beds with an average of 41 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Fonda 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 Fonda Specialty Care?▾
On Google Maps, Fonda Specialty Care has a rating of 3.1 out of 5 based on 7 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Care Initiatives

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