Corydon Specialty Care
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 9 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Corydon Specialty Care has a history of dedicated, long-term staff who are praised for their compassion. However, if you are considering this facility for a loved one with dementia, you should specifically ask about their access to neurological specialists and their process for reviewing and updating medication protocols to ensure they meet current standards of care.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
9 reviews on Google“Corydon Specialty Care receives polarized feedback, with long-term residents and their families praising the compassionate, professional staff and overall quality of care. However, recent concerns have been raised regarding the facility's proactive approach to specialized medical needs, specifically regarding dementia care and access to advanced neurological treatments.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and professional nursing staff
- Positive long-term resident experiences
- Strong community reputation among some families
Concerns
- Inadequate specialized care for dementia patients (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 10 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With the facility having 71 residents, how do you ensure that each individual receives personalized attention and consistent medication management throughout the day?
- 2I noticed that some families have had questions about specialized memory care; what specific training or programs do you have in place to support residents living with dementia?
- 3Given the recent focus on health inspections, what specific steps is your leadership team taking to improve clinical outcomes and ensure the highest quality of care?
- 4I appreciate that your team engages with families online; how do you typically keep families informed about any changes in a resident's health or care plan?
- 5Could you walk me through the daily activity schedule and explain how you tailor these programs to keep residents engaged and socially connected?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for coordinating care with local hospitals and keeping family members updated in real-time?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff is very professional and compassionate, and very informative. I love the staff as an extended family and appreciate everything they have done for my girls (Mom and Gramma).”
“My mother has been there for 4 years or so. She had dementia and I feel they are lacking on her care. There are FOODS that can help dementia patients with their loss of thinking patterns and pathways. There are new meds they aren't trying, I mean she doesn't even have a neurologist.”
“I was a resident for about a year . I loved it at CSC ! I would like to return !”
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 · 17 measures
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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 vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
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
Corydon Specialty Care has 38 deficiencies across 5 surveys, with 7 complaint-triggered violations where families filed reports about staffing shortages, daily care assistance, and dignity issues. The facility shows recurring problems with fire safety systems, electrical systems, and resident assessments that persist across multiple years. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in critical safety areas suggests ongoing operational challenges.
Jan 29, 2026Routine4
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Jun 24, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Dec 12, 2024Routine9
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Jan 19, 2024Complaint6
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Dec 21, 2023Routine11
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Feb 26, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jan 29, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Oct 9, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jul 7, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jun 24, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Jan 29, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Dec 12, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 3, State violations: 1
Jul 30, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Corydon Specialty Care
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Care Initiatives
43 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 23 of 43
Ownership & Management
Owners
Care Initiatives
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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