Corydon, IA

Corydon Specialty Care

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

745 East South Street, Corydon, IA

(641) 872-1590

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

71

Certified beds

Average residents

52

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Care Initiatives

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1994-07-01

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

0.62

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.24

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.57 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.55

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.41

All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.86

RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.04

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.43

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.01

Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.68

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.76

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.24

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

46%

Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

2,968

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

46.66

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0001

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

6.71

Baseline 73.02% · Performance 38.30% · Measure score 6.71 · Achievement 6.21 · Improvement 6.71

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.62

Baseline 3.43 hours · Performance 3.82 hours · Measure score 2.62 · Achievement 2.62 · Improvement 1.17

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.5%
10.72%
0.2 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 38 · Observed rate 7.89% · Lower 95% interval 6.8%
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays 22 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.8
1.02
0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 91.3%
95.27%
4 pts worse
Numerator 21 · Denominator 23
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 23
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 13.04%
2.29%
10.8 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 23 · Adjusted rate 13.17%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 14 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 90
Staff flu vaccination coverage 1.87%
42%
40.1 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 107
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · 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 1.9
1.5
0.4 pts worse
1.9
About the same
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.5
2.1
1.4 pts worse
1.8
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.5 · Observed 3.1 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
94.0%
5.5 pts better
93.4%
6.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 98.0% · 4Q avg 99.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.0%
95.2%
2.8 pts better
95.5%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.5%
3.7%
0.2 pts better
3.3%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.0% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 4.1% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 3.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.6%
4.0%
2.4 pts better
11.4%
9.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 11.0%
4.9%
6.1 pts worse
5.4%
5.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.8% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 22.0% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 11.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 25.3%
20.6%
4.7 pts worse
19.6%
5.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.3% · Q2 26.8% · Q3 26.8% · Q4 24.4% · 4Q avg 25.3%
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 · Q1 24.3% · Q2 25.7% · Q3 25.0% · Q4 18.4% · 4Q avg 23.3% · 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 11.1%
18.5%
7.4 pts better
16.3%
5.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.9% · Q2 8.0% · Q3 19.2% · Q4 7.3% · 4Q avg 11.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.3%
18.3%
6 pts better
14.9%
2.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.9% · Q2 15.0% · Q3 12.2% · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 12.3% · 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 4.6%
2.5%
2.1 pts worse
1.7%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 6.1% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 25.7%
26.0%
0.3 pts better
19.8%
5.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.7% · Q2 37.6% · Q3 22.0% · Q4 21.3% · 4Q avg 25.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.2%
4.3%
0.1 pts better
5.1%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 9.0% · Q4 5.0% · 4Q avg 4.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.5%
84.3%
7.2 pts better
81.7%
9.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.0% · Q2 96.4% · Q3 96.0% · Q4 76.2% · 4Q avg 91.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 24.4%
13.1%
11.3 pts worse
12.0%
12.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 24.4% · Observed 26.9% · Expected 12.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.8%
1.9%
2.9 pts worse
1.6%
3.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 4.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.0%
73.3%
16.7 pts better
79.7%
10.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 90.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 16.5%
21.3%
4.8 pts better
23.9%
7.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 16.5% · Observed 19.2% · Expected 27.8% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-12-12 · Fire 2024-12-12

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-12-21 · Fire 2023-12-21

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-08-25 · Fire 2022-08-25

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (2 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-12-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-12-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

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 2024-12-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-12-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-12-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2024-01-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-01-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-01-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2024-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-12-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-09-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-25

K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2022-09-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-25

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2022-09-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-25

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2022-09-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-25

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-09-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-25

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-25

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-25

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-25

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-25

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-08-29

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-24

F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2025-06-27

G · Actual harm 2024-12-12

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 2024-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

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 2024-12-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-19

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 2024-02-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-19

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-02-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-19

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2024-02-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-19

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2024-02-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-19

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 2024-02-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-19

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-02-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2023-12-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-12-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-12-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-25

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2022-10-14

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Care Initiatives

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 43 facilities 2010-11-12
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 2025-02-01
Corless, Peter

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 40 facilities 2025-01-01
Crellin, Lucia

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-03-03
Dixon, David

Corporate Officer · Individual

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

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2024-02-01
Gilyard, Tanya

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 40 facilities 2025-05-23
Krein, Keith

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2022-06-29
Kuhn, Jeramy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2008-06-25
Mahler, Carla

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2025-01-01
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 2022-06-29
Whyms, Brian

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2024-01-01

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