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HomeIowaMontezuma Specialty Care

Montezuma Specialty Care

316 Meadow Lane Drive, Montezuma, IA 501716416235497WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(8 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
41
certified

How Montezuma 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
3/5
IA average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
IA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.30 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.83 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
51.6%
IA average
44.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 3.30 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.83 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.74.
Staff turnover is 51.6%, higher 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
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 10, 2025
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 23, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 3 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
Poweshiek County 65+
3,859
20.7% of county
County Population
18,608
Poweshiek County

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

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Montezuma Specialty Care is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Montezuma, Iowa with 41 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
41
Avg Residents/Day
30.3
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 23, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
31.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (13)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Apr 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Apr 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Apr 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: 3
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: 3
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: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: 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 Aide2.21 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.26 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.83 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.30 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.08 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.6%
RN Turnover
62.5%
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 (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jul 1, 2000
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
BAEDKE, CHARISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
GIJIMA, DESIREOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HUFF, MITCHELLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2024
BEAL, MICHAELINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 19, 2025
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 11, 2025
GIJIMA, DESIREADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 11, 2025
HUFF, MITCHELLADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 11, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Iowa facilities
Montezuma Specialty Care
Montezuma, IACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Brooklyn Community Estates
Brooklyn, IA11.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
St Francis Manor
Grinnell, IA14.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Mayflower Home
Grinnell, IA14.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care
Oskaloosa, IA19.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $39,033
Oskaloosa Care Center
Oskaloosa, IA20.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $45,354
Crystal Heights Care Center
Oskaloosa, IA20.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $10,489
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Montezuma Specialty Care
Montezuma, IA · Current facility
—3/53/54/5None recorded
Brooklyn Community Estates
Brooklyn, IA
11.8 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
St Francis Manor
Grinnell, IA
14.1 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Mayflower Home
Grinnell, IA
14.5 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care
Oskaloosa, IA
19.4 mi2/52/54/5$39,033
Oskaloosa Care Center
Oskaloosa, IA
20.7 mi1/51/52/5$45,354
Crystal Heights Care Center
Oskaloosa, IA
20.9 mi2/52/52/5$10,489

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 Montezuma Specialty Care?▾
Montezuma Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Montezuma 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). Montezuma Specialty Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Montezuma Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Montezuma Specialty Care had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 23, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Montezuma Specialty Care?▾
Montezuma Specialty Care provides 3.30 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours, 0.26 LPN hours, and 2.21 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.6%.
How many beds does Montezuma Specialty Care have?▾
Montezuma Specialty Care has 41 certified beds with an average of 30.3 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 Montezuma 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 Montezuma Specialty Care?▾
On Google Maps, Montezuma Specialty Care has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Care Initiatives

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