Laporte City Specialty Care
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise professional therapy services. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 5 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility appears to be a high-quality option with a strong emphasis on cleanliness and therapeutic services. Since much of the recent feedback is brief, you may want to visit in person to observe the daily interaction between staff and residents.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
5 reviews on Google“Families can expect a clean and welcoming environment with highly praised therapy and nursing staff. While reviews are overwhelmingly positive, most feedback is brief, so specific details on daily care routines are limited.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Professional therapy services
- Clean and lovely building
- Welcoming and supportive staff
- Successful annual regulatory surveys
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 5 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With such a high Google rating, it's clear you care about feedback; how do you typically incorporate family suggestions into your daily operations?
- 2I noticed there was one deficiency noted in your recent CMS report; what specific steps has the facility taken to address and resolve that issue?
- 3Since the facility has a smaller, intimate capacity of 46 residents, how does that help you provide more personalized attention to each person's needs?
- 4What does a typical day of social activities and engagement look like for the residents here?
- 5How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or changes in health status during the overnight hours?
- 6With a strong 4-star rating in staffing, how do you ensure that the care remains consistent even during shift changes?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Recently moved my mom to La Porte City Specialty Care. Of him was not an easy decision but we have been very impressed with this care center. The building is lovely and clean. The staff have been so welcoming and supportive. I would highly recommend!”
“Great service. Nice aides and therapists. Mitchell Belfield is invaluable.”
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 on antipsychotic medication
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 whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
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
A family filed a complaint that led to findings of significant medication errors in late 2025, which was corrected. The facility has recurring issues with fire safety systems (sprinkler maintenance appearing in multiple surveys) and care planning processes. While most deficiencies have been corrected with planned dates, the recent medication safety complaint and repeated fire safety violations suggest ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.
Feb 26, 2026Routine2
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nov 20, 2025Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Jan 4, 2024Routine3
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Mar 10, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Feb 26, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Nov 20, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 1
Oct 9, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jan 23, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Sep 29, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jan 29, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jan 4, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Laporte City Specialty Care
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Care Initiatives
43 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 12 of 43
Ownership & Management
Owners
Care Initiatives
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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