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Lamoni Specialty Care

215 South Oak Street Box C, Lamoni, IA 501406417843388WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.7on Google(15 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
43
certified

How Lamoni 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
5/5
IA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.63 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.71 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
32.3%
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 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Staff turnover is 32.3%, lower 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
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 12, 2025
Most recent cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 19, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 5 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
Decatur County 65+
1,594
20.7% of county
County Population
7,684
Decatur County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Lamoni Specialty Care is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lamoni, Iowa with 43 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
43
Avg Residents/Day
31.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 11, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Decatur
Last Inspection
Feb 19, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
5.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (5)

F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 30, 2025Corrected: 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: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 20, 2024Corrected: 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 Aide2.25 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.67 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.71 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.63 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.08 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
32.3%
RN Turnover
33.3%
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 (26)

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
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
CARR, SARAHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 21, 2025
MAHLER, CARLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
OBEN, PATRICKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
POTTER, COURTNEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 10, 2025
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 14, 2025
CARR, SARAHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 25, 2025
OBEN, PATRICKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 31, 2025
POTTER, COURTNEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 14, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Iowa facilities
Lamoni Specialty Care
Lamoni, IACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Westview Acres Care Center
Leon, IA13.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Mount Ayr Health Care Center
Mount Ayr, IA16.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Clearview Home
Mount Ayr, IA17.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Southern Hills Specialty Care
Osceola, IA30.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $36,865
Corydon Specialty Care
Corydon, IA34.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Lenox Care Center
Lenox, IA37.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Lamoni Specialty Care
Lamoni, IA · Current facility
—5/55/54/5None recorded
Westview Acres Care Center
Leon, IA
13.1 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Mount Ayr Health Care Center
Mount Ayr, IA
16.6 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Clearview Home
Mount Ayr, IA
17.4 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Southern Hills Specialty Care
Osceola, IA
30.3 mi3/53/53/5$36,865
Corydon Specialty Care
Corydon, IA
34.2 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Lenox Care Center
Lenox, IA
37.4 mi3/52/55/5None recorded

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 Lamoni Specialty Care?▾
Lamoni Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Lamoni 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). Lamoni Specialty Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Lamoni Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Lamoni Specialty Care had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 19, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Lamoni Specialty Care?▾
Lamoni Specialty Care provides 3.63 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, 0.67 LPN hours, and 2.25 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 32.3%.
How many beds does Lamoni Specialty Care have?▾
Lamoni Specialty Care has 43 certified beds with an average of 31.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 74% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Lamoni 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 Lamoni Specialty Care?▾
On Google Maps, Lamoni Specialty Care has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 15 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Care Initiatives

This chain operates 43 facilities. View all →