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HomeIowaSouthern Hills Specialty Care

Southern Hills Specialty Care

444 North West View Drive, Osceola, IA 502136413426061
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
90
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $36,865

How Southern Hills 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
3/5
IA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.38 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.60 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
40.4%
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

Reported nursing time is 3.38 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.60 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
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 12, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 21, 2025
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
Clarke County 65+
1,914
19.7% of county
County Population
9,737
Clarke County

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

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Southern Hills Specialty Care is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Osceola, Iowa with 90 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
90
Avg Residents/Day
83.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 9, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Clarke
Last Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
30.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (8)

F0865Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Minimal Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Apr 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Dec 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$36,865
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineAug 18, 2024
$36,865

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

Nurse Aide2.18 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.61 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.60 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.38 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.97 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
40.4%
RN Turnover
55.6%
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%Aug 1, 1989
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
BUSHONG, TAMMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 10, 2025
MAHLER, CARLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
WEI, SHIPENGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
BUSHONG, TAMMYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 4, 2025
WEI, SHIPENGADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 4, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Iowa facilities
Southern Hills Specialty Care
Osceola, IACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $36,865
Westview Acres Care Center
Leon, IA20.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Chariton Specialty Care
Chariton, IA24.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $15,134
Westview of Indianola Care Center
Indianola, IA24.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan - Indianola
Indianola, IA24.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $20,316
Azria Health Winterset
Winterset, IA24.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
The Village
Indianola, IA25.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Southern Hills Specialty Care
Osceola, IA · Current facility
—3/53/53/5$36,865
Westview Acres Care Center
Leon, IA
20.5 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Chariton Specialty Care
Chariton, IA
24.0 mi2/52/54/5$15,134
Westview of Indianola Care Center
Indianola, IA
24.0 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Good Samaritan - Indianola
Indianola, IA
24.4 mi1/51/52/5$20,316
Azria Health Winterset
Winterset, IA
24.4 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
The Village
Indianola, IA
25.3 mi5/54/55/5None recorded

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 Southern Hills Specialty Care?▾
Southern Hills Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Southern Hills 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). Southern Hills Specialty Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Southern Hills Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Southern Hills Specialty Care had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 21, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $36,865.
What are the staffing levels at Southern Hills Specialty Care?▾
Southern Hills Specialty Care provides 3.38 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours, 0.61 LPN hours, and 2.18 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 40.4%.
How many beds does Southern Hills Specialty Care have?▾
Southern Hills Specialty Care has 90 certified beds with an average of 83.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Southern Hills 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 →