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HomeIowaLaporte City Specialty Care

Laporte City Specialty Care

1100 Hwy 218 N, La Porte City, IA 506513193422125
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

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

How Laporte City 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
4/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
IA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.24 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.77 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
25.7%
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 4/5 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 3.24 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Staff turnover is 25.7%, 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
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 23, 2025
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 26, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more 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
Black Hawk County 65+
22,443
17.1% of county
County Population
131,041
Black Hawk County

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

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Laporte City Specialty Care is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in La Porte City, Iowa with 46 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
46
Avg Residents/Day
44.8
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 17, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Black Hawk
Last Inspection
Feb 26, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
18.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (3)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Actual Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0801Potential for Harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey: Jan 4, 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 Aide1.94 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.53 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.77 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.24 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.84 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
25.7%
RN Turnover
0.0%
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 (23)

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/AFeb 1, 2024
GILYARD, TANYACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 23, 2025
KUHN, JERAMYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 25, 2008
MCDYER, JESSICACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2023
BAEDKE, CHARISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
EBERLY, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
TALLMAN, PAMELAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 17, 1997
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 9, 2025
EBERLY, SCOTTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
TALLMAN, PAMELAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 9, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Iowa facilities
Laporte City Specialty Care
La Porte City, IACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, LLC
Vinton, IA12.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
The Vinton Lutheran Home
Vinton, IA13.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Ravenwood Specialty Care
Waterloo, IA13.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Friendship Village Retirement
Waterloo, IA13.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Harmony Waterloo
Waterloo, IA14.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $95,440
Harmony House Health Care Center
Waterloo, IA15.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $48,825
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Laporte City Specialty Care
La Porte City, IA · Current facility
—4/54/54/5None recorded
Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, LLC
Vinton, IA
12.7 mi5/55/51/5None recorded
The Vinton Lutheran Home
Vinton, IA
13.0 mi2/51/55/5None recorded
Ravenwood Specialty Care
Waterloo, IA
13.6 mi1/51/54/5None recorded
Friendship Village Retirement
Waterloo, IA
13.9 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Harmony Waterloo
Waterloo, IA
14.5 mi1/51/53/5$95,440
Harmony House Health Care Center
Waterloo, IA
15.1 mi1/51/52/5$48,825

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 Laporte City Specialty Care?▾
Laporte City Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Laporte City 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). Laporte City Specialty Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Laporte City Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Laporte City Specialty Care had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 26, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Laporte City Specialty Care?▾
Laporte City Specialty Care provides 3.24 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours, 0.53 LPN hours, and 1.94 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 25.7%.
How many beds does Laporte City Specialty Care have?▾
Laporte City Specialty Care has 46 certified beds with an average of 44.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 97% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Laporte City Specialty Care?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.

Part of Care Initiatives

This chain operates 43 facilities. View all →