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HomeIowaMontezuma Specialty Care

Montezuma Specialty Care

316 Meadow Lane Drive, Montezuma, IA 501716416235497
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
41
certified

Key Findings

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

• Has 41 certified beds with an average of 33.6 residents per day (82% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 0 deficiencies (inspected Apr 10, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.15 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 57.9% (high)

• Part of the Care Initiatives chain (43 facilities)

Montezuma Specialty Care is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Montezuma, Iowa with 41 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. The facility scored above average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
41
Avg Residents/Day
33.6
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Poweshiek
Last Inspection
Apr 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
12.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (9)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0835Potential for Harm

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 Aide2.16 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.35 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.15 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.79 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
57.9%
RN Turnover
66.7%
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 (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jul 1, 2000
BAEDKE, CHARISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
GIJIMA, DESIREOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HUFF, MITCHELLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2024
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/AJan 1, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Montezuma Specialty Care?▾
Montezuma Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Montezuma Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Montezuma Specialty Care had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 10, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Montezuma Specialty Care?▾
Montezuma Specialty Care provides 3.15 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours, 0.35 LPN hours, and 2.16 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 57.9%.
How many beds does Montezuma Specialty Care have?▾
Montezuma Specialty Care has 41 certified beds with an average of 33.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 82% 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 →