Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-08 · Fire 2025-05-08
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Creston, IA
Creston Specialty Care
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $19,663 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1001 Cottonwood Drive, Creston, IA
(641) 782-8511
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 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
74
Certified beds
Average residents
50
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Care Initiatives
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-03-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.55
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.87
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.68
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.85
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
43%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.5
0.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.0 |
2.1
0.9 pts worse
|
1.8
1.2 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 | 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 | 3.4% |
3.7%
0.3 pts better
|
3.3%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.6% |
4.0%
3.4 pts better
|
11.4%
10.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.8% |
4.9%
1.1 pts better
|
5.4%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.9% |
20.6%
7.7 pts better
|
19.6%
6.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.6% |
19.8%
9.2 pts better
|
16.7%
6.1 pts better
|
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 | 23.2% |
18.5%
4.7 pts worse
|
16.3%
6.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.3% |
18.3%
About the same
|
14.9%
3.4 pts worse
|
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 | 1.1% |
2.5%
1.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 37.6% |
26.0%
11.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
17.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.5% |
4.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.2% |
84.3%
14.9 pts better
|
81.7%
17.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 16.9% |
13.1%
3.8 pts worse
|
12.0%
4.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.3% |
1.9%
1.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.5% |
73.3%
25.2 pts better
|
79.7%
18.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.9% |
21.3%
1.6 pts worse
|
23.9%
1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-06-20 · Fire 2024-06-20
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-07-20 · Fire 2023-07-20
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2025-05-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-05-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
K754 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected 2025-05-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-20
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 2024-06-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-20
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-06-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-20
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-07-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-20
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2024-06-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-20
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-20
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-07-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-20
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-08-01
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 2023-08-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-20
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2023-07-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-20
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-08-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-20
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-27
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-09
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-09
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 2025-10-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-31
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-01-01
G · Actual harm
2024-06-20
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 2024-07-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-20
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 2024-07-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-20
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 2024-07-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-20
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-20
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 2024-07-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-20
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-07-11
G · Actual harm
2024-01-04
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-11
E · 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 2023-08-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-20
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-08-20
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 2023-08-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-20
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-08-20
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$12,048
2024-06-20
Fine
Fine · fine $12,048
Fine
$7,615
2024-01-04
Fine
Fine · fine $7,615
Fine
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
Harvey, Lori
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Krein, Keith
Corporate Director · Individual
Kuhn, Jeramy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mcdyer, Jessica
Corporate Officer · Individual
Rust, Elizabeth
Corporate Director · Individual
Sturm, Denise
Corporate Director · Individual
Upmeyer, Linda
Corporate Director · Individual
Volm, Johanna
Corporate Officer · Individual
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