Cycle 1
Health 2025-01-30 · Fire 2025-01-30
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Chariton, IA
Chariton Specialty Care
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $15,134 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies
1214 North Seventh Street, Chariton, IA
(641) 774-5921
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
60
Certified beds
Average residents
39
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Care Initiatives
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1996-12-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.72
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.48
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.95
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.76
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
51%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 100.0% |
95.2%
4.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.3% |
3.7%
1.4 pts better
|
3.3%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.8% |
4.0%
3.2 pts better
|
11.4%
10.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.0% |
4.9%
1.9 pts better
|
5.4%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26.5% |
20.6%
5.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
6.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.8% |
19.8%
4 pts worse
|
16.7%
7.1 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 | 8.2% |
18.5%
10.3 pts better
|
16.3%
8.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 4.0% |
18.3%
14.3 pts better
|
14.9%
10.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
2.5%
2.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.2% |
26.0%
2.8 pts better
|
19.8%
3.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.9% |
4.3%
2.4 pts better
|
5.1%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.1% |
84.3%
13.8 pts better
|
81.7%
16.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.9%
1.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
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 2
Health 2024-03-07 · Fire 2024-03-07
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2023-01-19 · Fire 2023-01-19
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-19
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-01-31
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-18
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-02-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
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 2025-02-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-02-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2025-02-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-02-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
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 2025-02-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
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 2024-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-03-19
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-09-14
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-09-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-19
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-01-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-19
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-01-20
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$15,134
2023-09-14
Fine
Fine · fine $15,134
Fine
Ownership
Care Initiatives
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Beal, Michael
Corporate Director · Individual
Beal, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Bowen, Lane
Corporate Director · Individual
Carothers, Mary Jane
Corporate Director · Individual
Childs, Kevin
Corporate Director · Individual
Computershare Corporate Trust
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Corless, Peter
Corporate Director · Individual
Dixon, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Drake, Emily
Corporate Officer · Individual
Gilyard, Tanya
Corporate Officer · Individual
Krein, Keith
Corporate Director · Individual
Kuhn, Jeramy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mahler, Carla
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mcdyer, Jessica
Corporate Officer · Individual
Oben, Patrick
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Rust, Elizabeth
Corporate Director · Individual
Sturm, Denise
Corporate Director · Individual
Upmeyer, Linda
Corporate Director · Individual
Young, Vanessa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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