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HomeIowaNorthern Mahaska Specialty Care

Northern Mahaska Specialty Care

2401 Crestview Drive, Oskaloosa, IA 525776416733000WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(25 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
79
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $39,033

How Northern Mahaska 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
2/5
IA average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
IA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.20 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.56 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
31.3%
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 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.20 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.56 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 24, 2024
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 24, 2025
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

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
Mahaska County 65+
4,189
19.0% of county
County Population
22,059
Mahaska County

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

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Northern Mahaska Specialty Care is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Oskaloosa, Iowa with 79 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
79
Avg Residents/Day
75.8
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 5, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Mahaska
Last Inspection
Nov 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
40.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (10)

F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Nov 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Nov 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Jul 6, 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 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: 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: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$39,033
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJul 6, 2024
$39,033

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.07 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.20 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.78 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
31.3%
RN Turnover
20.0%
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 (24)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 1, 2014
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/AJan 1, 2023
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
LEWIS, KAITLYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 2, 2023
MAHLER, CARLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
WEI, SHIPENGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 15, 2025
LEWIS, KAITLYNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 15, 2025
WEI, SHIPENGADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Iowa facilities
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care
Oskaloosa, IACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $39,033
Oskaloosa Care Center
Oskaloosa, IA1.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $45,354
Crystal Heights Care Center
Oskaloosa, IA1.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $10,489
The Cottages
Pella, IA16.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $40,054
Montezuma Specialty Care
Montezuma, IA19.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Oakwood Specialty Care
Albia, IA22.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Stone Cottage Care Center
Sigourney, IA22.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $18,682
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care
Oskaloosa, IA · Current facility
—2/52/54/5$39,033
Oskaloosa Care Center
Oskaloosa, IA
1.6 mi1/51/52/5$45,354
Crystal Heights Care Center
Oskaloosa, IA
1.6 mi2/52/52/5$10,489
The Cottages
Pella, IA
16.0 mi2/52/54/5$40,054
Montezuma Specialty Care
Montezuma, IA
19.4 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Oakwood Specialty Care
Albia, IA
22.4 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Stone Cottage Care Center
Sigourney, IA
22.6 mi1/51/53/5$18,682

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 Northern Mahaska Specialty Care?▾
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Northern Mahaska 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). Northern Mahaska Specialty Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Northern Mahaska Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 24, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $39,033.
What are the staffing levels at Northern Mahaska Specialty Care?▾
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care provides 3.20 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, 0.57 LPN hours, and 2.07 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 31.3%.
How many beds does Northern Mahaska Specialty Care have?▾
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care has 79 certified beds with an average of 75.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Northern Mahaska Specialty Care?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 2 in Oskaloosa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Northern Mahaska Specialty Care?▾
On Google Maps, Northern Mahaska Specialty Care has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 25 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Care Initiatives

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