Corydon Specialty Care
745 East South Street · Corydon, IA · 50060 · 6418721590
71 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.20 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G December 12, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2024 · 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 February 7, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165222 · certified since July 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.