Montezuma 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 8 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and active resident engagement, making it a strong candidate for those prioritizing a caring environment. Families should feel confident in the facility's communication and adherence to medical dietary needs, as these were highlighted as specific strengths by current residents and their families.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
8 reviews on Google“Montezuma Specialty Care receives consistent praise for its compassionate and attentive staff who prioritize resident well-being and clear communication. Long-term residents and family members highlight the facility's active engagement through daily activities and high-quality, medically-tailored meal services.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Active daily resident engagement programs
- High-quality, medically-tailored meals
- Strong leadership and communication
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 8 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With 15 state violations noted over the past year, could you walk me through the steps the facility has taken to address those findings and improve oversight?
- 2I noticed your staffing rating is a 3/5; how does your team manage the workload to ensure that the high level of attentive care mentioned by families is consistently maintained for all 41 residents?
- 3It is great to see your leadership team actively engaging with families online; how do you utilize that same open communication style to keep us updated on our loved one's daily progress?
- 4Since you have a strong focus on active daily engagement, could you share a few examples of the most popular activities residents are participating in this month?
- 5Given your focus on medically-tailored meals, how do you handle dietary adjustments if a resident's health needs change suddenly?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your specific protocol for coordinating with local hospitals and keeping family members informed in real-time?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The leadership and staff at this facility are exceptional and so compassionate. This team went above and beyond to make a quick move-in happen for a loved one who just needs some extra care.”
“I have lived here almost 3 years, and I have received the best/ caring/ loving treatment possible. The food is well prepared, and the cooks cook your food according to your Doctors orders.”
“Great staff that truly cares about the residents and works hard to provide the best care possible. They also have a ton of fun daily activities for residents!”
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 anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
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 with pressure sores (bedsores)
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
Families have filed multiple complaints triggering serious deficiencies around resident rights, abuse reporting, and accident prevention that the facility has corrected. The facility shows a persistent pattern of fire safety and electrical system violations across all surveys, though these appear to be corrected each time. While no care quality issues remain uncorrected, the recurring safety deficiencies and complaint history warrant careful consideration.
Apr 23, 2026Routine6
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Apr 10, 2025Routine8
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Oct 3, 2024Complaint3
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
May 30, 2024Routine7
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
May 9, 2024Complaint4
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
May 26, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Apr 23, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 4, State violations: 0
Apr 10, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Oct 18, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Oct 3, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 3, State violations: 0
Jun 29, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
May 30, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 2, State violations: 0
May 26, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Montezuma Specialty Care
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Care Initiatives
43 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 17 of 43
Ownership & Management
Owners
Care Initiatives
Owner · Organization
Beal, Michael
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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