Montezuma Specialty Care
316 Meadow Lane Drive · Montezuma, IA · 50171 · 6416235497
41 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.10 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 23, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165295 · certified since October 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.