Correctionville Specialty Care
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 6 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- High staff turnover (55%)
- High RN turnover (67%)
Bottom 25% in IA · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in CARE INITIATIVES chain · $60,316 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility is well-regarded for its small-town, home-like atmosphere and attentive communication regarding medical changes. Because the negative reviews provided lack specific details, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe staff-resident interactions firsthand and asking about their current staffing ratios to ensure your loved one's needs will be met.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews on Google“Correctionville Specialty Care is described by residents and families as a small, community-oriented facility that feels like home. While some reviewers praise the staff for their kindness and proactive communication regarding care and medication, the facility has received multiple empty, low-rated reviews that lack specific context.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, community-oriented atmosphere
- Kind and respectful staff
- Proactive communication about care and medications
- Engaging outdoor activities like patio time
Concerns
- Lack of detailed feedback in negative reviews (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 7 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed you have a very warm, community-oriented atmosphere; could you walk me through how you facilitate those outdoor patio activities for residents on a daily basis?
- 2Given the recent focus on improving health inspection outcomes, what specific steps is your leadership team taking to address the recent state citations and elevate the quality of care?
- 3I appreciate that your team is proactive in communicating about medications; could you explain the process for how families receive detailed updates when there is a change in a resident's health status?
- 4With a smaller capacity of 39 residents, how do you ensure that each individual receives personalized attention and consistent care throughout the day?
- 5I see that you engage with feedback online; how do you use input from families to make tangible improvements to the daily living experience here?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for coordinating with local hospitals and ensuring families are notified immediately?
Personalized based on this facility's data
Key Review Excerpts
“Staff is very nice and they treat u like a person. They inform you of any changes in your care and meds.”
“Love this little building in small community. It feels like home”
“Patio time is a huge hit these past couple weeks!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Correctionville Specialty Care has a concerning pattern with 33 complaint-triggered deficiencies from families reporting issues, primarily involving abuse and neglect protections, care quality, and medication management. Recent complaints in 2025 show ongoing problems with inadequate nursing staff and accident prevention, while earlier issues included failures to properly investigate abuse allegations and medication errors. Though the facility corrects violations when cited, the recurring nature of complaints across multiple care areas suggests persistent quality concerns families should carefully consider.
Dec 31, 2025Routine7
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Feb 25, 2025Complaint4
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Jan 15, 2025Routine4
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 4, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Nov 20, 2023Complaint7
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Oct 19, 2023Complaint7
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Oct 19, 2023
$28,677
Payment Denial
Oct 19, 2023
55-day denial
Fine
Aug 24, 2023
$31,639
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
May 28, 2026ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
May 7, 2026ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 6, State violations: 1
Jan 21, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Dec 31, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 5, State violations: 0
Mar 19, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Feb 25, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 4, State violations: 0
Jan 25, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jan 15, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 3, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Correctionville Specialty Care
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Care Initiatives
43 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 38 of 43 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Care Initiatives
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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