Belle Plaine, IA

Belle Plaine Specialty Care

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1505 Sunset Drive, Belle Plaine, IA

(319) 444-2500

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

46

Certified beds

Average residents

33

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Care Initiatives

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1997-07-22

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.76

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.21

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.28

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.94

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

59%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.8
1.5
0.7 pts better
1.9
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.8
2.1
0.7 pts worse
1.8
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
94.0%
6 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.1%
95.2%
0.1 pts worse
95.5%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
3.7%
3.7 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
4.0%
4 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.8%
4.9%
0.9 pts worse
5.4%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 14.6%
20.6%
6 pts better
19.6%
5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 23.3%
19.8%
3.5 pts worse
16.7%
6.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 21.1%
18.5%
2.6 pts worse
16.3%
4.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.9%
18.3%
0.4 pts better
14.9%
3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 3.4%
1.7%
1.7 pts worse
1.0%
2.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
2.5%
1.1 pts better
1.7%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 28.1%
26.0%
2.1 pts worse
19.8%
8.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.9%
4.3%
0.6 pts worse
5.1%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
84.3%
15.7 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.4%
1.9%
0.5 pts worse
1.6%
0.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.8%
73.3%
22.5 pts better
79.7%
16.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-28 · Fire 2025-08-28

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-10-17 · Fire 2024-10-17

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (4 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-07-20 · Fire 2023-07-20

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-08-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K922 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-08-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-17

E32 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-17

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-11-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-17

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-11-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-20

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-08-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-20

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-08-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-20

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-08-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-20

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-08-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-20

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-08-11

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-21

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2026-01-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F851 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-30

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-17

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-17

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-11-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-17

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-11-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-17

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-17

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2024-11-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-17

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-23

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2024-03-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-23

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-03-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-23

F836 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-03-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-23

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2024-03-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-20

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-20

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2023-08-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-20

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-20

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-08-11

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Care Initiatives

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 43 facilities 2010-11-12
Baedke, Charissa

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2025-01-01
Beal, Michael

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2020-06-01
Beal, Michael

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2020-06-01
Bowen, Lane

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 44 facilities 2021-01-01
Carothers, Mary Jane

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2023-01-01
Childs, Kevin

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2023-04-01
Computershare Corporate Trust

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 41 facilities 2025-01-01
Corless, Peter

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 40 facilities 2025-01-01
Dixon, David

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 44 facilities 2016-06-01
Drake, Emily

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2023-01-04
Gilyard, Tanya

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 40 facilities 2025-05-23
Huff, Mitchell

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-04-24
Krein, Keith

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2023-01-01
Kuhn, Jeramy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2008-06-25
Mcdyer, Jessica

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2023-02-22
Rust, Elizabeth

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2023-01-01
Sturm, Denise

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2021-01-01
Upmeyer, Linda

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2023-01-01
Whyms, Brian

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2024-01-01

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