Correctionville Specialty Care
1116 East Highway 20 · Correctionville, IA · 51016 · 7123724466
39 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
5 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
4 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.01 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $60,316 |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 31, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G November 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Administration
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Actual harm · G October 19, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected November 9, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected November 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 19, 2023 | Fine | $28,677 |
| October 19, 2023 | Payment Denial | 55 days |
| August 24, 2023 | Fine | $31,639 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165323 · certified since April 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.