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

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 46 certified beds with an average of 42.4 residents per day (92% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 1 deficiencies (inspected Jan 23, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.21 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 41.9%

• Part of the Care Initiatives chain (43 facilities)

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. The facility scored above average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
46
Avg Residents/Day
42.4
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
Jan 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
19.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (5)

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: 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: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: 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: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: 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 Aide1.95 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.61 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.21 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.83 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.9%
RN Turnover
16.7%
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 (20)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 12, 2010
BAEDKE, CHARISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
EBERLY, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
TALLMAN, PAMELAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 17, 1997
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
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2025

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.
Has Laporte City Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Laporte City Specialty Care had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 23, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Laporte City Specialty Care?▾
Laporte City Specialty Care provides 3.21 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, 0.65 LPN hours, and 1.95 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.9%.
How many beds does Laporte City Specialty Care have?▾
Laporte City Specialty Care has 46 certified beds with an average of 42.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% 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 →