Odebolt Specialty Care
801 South Des Moines Street · Odebolt, IA · 51458 · 7126684867
38 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $14,433 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 4, 2024 · 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 January 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 11, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165180 · certified since December 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.