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Sibley Specialty Care

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

700 Ninth Avenue North, Sibley, IA 5124946 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Choosing Sibley Specialty Care means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.88hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.37hrs
82%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
23%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
11%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Better than Avg
Here
4.2%
US
15.5%
IA
19.4%
Osceola
6.9%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
IA
4.1%
Osceola
2.3%

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

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
25.8%
US
19.4%
IA
25.9%
Osceola
16.1%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.9%
Better than Avg
Here
11.9%
US
19.5%
IA
20.7%
Osceola
12.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.9%
Better than Avg
Here
8.9%
US
15.3%
IA
17.5%
Osceola
15.3%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
IA
93.9%
Osceola
99.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility67.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
67.5%
US
79.8%
IA
73.3%
Osceola
91.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
IA
84.1%
Osceola
94.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.1%
US
1.6%
IA
2.0%
Osceola
0.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
Near state avg (6.2)
2 complaint-triggered

Sibley Specialty Care has 15 deficiencies across multiple surveys, with families filing two complaints about safety hazards and potential abuse or neglect. The most recurring issues involve safety systems (fire safety, electrical), resident protection policies, and food service quality. All identified problems show correction dates, though complaint-triggered issues suggest ongoing family concerns about resident safety and care standards.

Oct 22, 2025Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

May 8, 2025Routine
4
0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jun 28, 2024Complaint
1
0600Potential for harm · 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.

Apr 18, 2024Routine
3
0607Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Mar 16, 2023Routine
6
0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total
12deficiencies
Jun 3, 2026Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 1, State violations: 1

Oct 22, 2025Other
Clean

Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0

Aug 5, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

May 29, 2025Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

May 8, 2025Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 3, State violations: 0

Jul 11, 2024Other
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Jun 28, 2024Other
Clean

Fed violations: 1, State violations: 1

May 10, 2024Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sibley Specialty Care

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Care Initiatives

Chain Size

43 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 13 of 43

Ownership & Management

Owners

Care Initiatives

Owner · Organization

100%

Beal, Michael

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

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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