Cycle 1
Health 2025-01-23 · Fire 2025-01-23
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Corning, IA
Corning Specialty Care
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1614 Northgate Drive, Corning, IA
(641) 322-4061
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
40
Certified beds
Average residents
25
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Care Initiatives
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1996-08-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
43 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 4 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.68
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.51
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.57 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.88
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.07
All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.19
RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.81
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.68
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.02
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.76
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.45
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.22
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
38%
Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
2,712
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
48.16
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0019
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
6.28
Baseline 69.23% · Performance 39.13% · Measure score 6.28 · Achievement 6.01 · Improvement 6.28
Adjusted total nurse staffing
3.35
Performance 4.03 hours · Measure score 3.35 · Achievement 3.35 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.27% |
10.72%
0.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 35 · Observed rate 8.57% · Lower 95% interval 6.43% |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 20 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.16 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 24 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 24 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 24 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 22 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 4.35% |
8.2%
3.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 46 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 14.29% |
42%
27.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 70 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.3 |
1.5
1.2 pts better
|
1.9
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.3 · Observed 0.4 · Expected 2.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.5 |
2.1
0.4 pts worse
|
1.8
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.5 · Observed 2.7 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 83.5% |
94.0%
10.5 pts worse
|
93.4%
9.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 87.0% · Q3 65.2% · Q4 82.6% · 4Q avg 83.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 84.6% |
95.2%
10.6 pts worse
|
95.5%
10.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 84.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.2% |
3.7%
1.5 pts better
|
3.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.5% |
4.9%
0.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 5.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.3% |
20.6%
8.3 pts better
|
19.6%
7.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 12.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 30.0% |
19.8%
10.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
13.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 30.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 19.4% |
18.5%
0.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
3.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 19.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.6% |
18.3%
6.7 pts better
|
14.9%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 11.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.9% |
26.0%
1.1 pts better
|
19.8%
5.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 34.1% · Q2 9.3% · Q3 31.1% · 4Q avg 24.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.0% |
4.3%
4.3 pts better
|
5.1%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 44.1% |
84.3%
40.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
37.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 33.3% · 4Q avg 44.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.9% |
1.9%
1 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 25.0% |
73.3%
48.3 pts worse
|
79.7%
54.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 25.0% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-02-08 · Fire 2024-02-08
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-11-10 · Fire 2022-11-10
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-01-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-01-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-02-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
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 2025-01-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-02-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-01-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-01-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-01-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
K522 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an externally vented heating system.
Corrected 2025-01-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-02-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-02-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-02-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-02-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-02-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
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 2024-02-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
K522 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an externally vented heating system.
Corrected 2024-02-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-10
E25 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2022-11-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-10
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2022-12-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-10
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2022-11-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-10
K346 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2022-11-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-10
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-11-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-10
K354 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2022-11-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-10
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-11-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-10
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-11-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-10
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2022-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-10
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2022-11-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-10
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-11-14
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-28
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 2025-06-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-28
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 2025-06-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
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 2025-02-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-02-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
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 2025-02-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-02-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-02-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
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 2025-02-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-02-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-02-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-05
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-07-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-02-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
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 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
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 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-10
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2022-12-01
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Care Initiatives
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Beal, Michael
Corporate Director · Individual
Beal, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Boeve, Destiny
Operational/Managerial Control · 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
Gijima, Desire
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Gilyard, Tanya
Corporate Officer · Individual
Krein, Keith
Corporate Director · Individual
Kuhn, Jeramy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mcdyer, Jessica
Corporate Officer · Individual
Rinner, Megan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Rust, Elizabeth
Corporate Director · Individual
Sturm, Denise
Corporate Director · Individual
Upmeyer, Linda
Corporate Director · Individual
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#3
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