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Correctionville Specialty Care

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1116 East Highway 20, Correctionville, IA 5101639 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 6 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

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

Source: Medicare data

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

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FoodN/AStaff9.0CleanN/AActivities8.0Meds9.0MemoryN/AComms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • 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

Tap a year to see what changed

2343.02022(4)5.02023(2)1.02025(1)

Distribution · 7 analyzed

5
4
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
3

How They Respond to Reviews

50%response rate

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.

Rehab patient · 2023★★★★★

Love this little building in small community. It feels like home

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

Patio time is a huge hit these past couple weeks!

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★
Source: 6 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.64hrs
85%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.25hrs
79%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
46%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
67%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility35.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
35.0%
US
15.5%
IA
19.4%
Woodbury
23.1%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility35.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
35.6%
US
19.5%
IA
20.7%
Woodbury
20.0%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.6%
Better than Avg
Here
3.6%
US
15.3%
IA
17.5%
Woodbury
16.9%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
IA
4.1%
Woodbury
1.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility88.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
88.2%
US
93.4%
IA
93.9%
Woodbury
91.8%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.0%
Better than Avg
Here
14.0%
US
14.4%
IA
17.6%
Woodbury
16.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility71.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
71.2%
US
81.8%
IA
84.1%
Woodbury
82.0%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
3.3%
US
1.6%
IA
2.0%
Woodbury
3.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
3penalties
Near state avg (6.2)
25 complaint-triggered
$60,316 in fines

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, 2025Routine
7
0015Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Feb 25, 2025Complaint
4
0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0725Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2025Routine
4
0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0851Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jan 4, 2024Complaint
1
0791Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Nov 20, 2023Complaint
7
0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0609Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0622Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0607Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0835Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0660Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Oct 19, 2023Complaint
7
0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0805Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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

10total
19deficiencies
May 28, 2026Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

May 7, 2026Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 6, State violations: 1

Jan 21, 2026Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Dec 31, 2025Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 5, State violations: 0

Mar 19, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Feb 25, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 4, State violations: 0

Jan 25, 2025Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Jan 15, 2025Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 3, State violations: 0

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Correctionville Specialty Care

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Care Initiatives

Chain Size

43 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 38 of 43 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Care Initiatives

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na5% or Greater Mortgage InterestBeal, MichaelOfficer / DirectorBowen, LaneOfficer / DirectorCarothers, Mary JaneOfficer / DirectorChilds, KevinOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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