Cycle 1
Health 2025-01-23 · Fire 2025-01-23
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
La Porte City, IA
Laporte City Specialty Care
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies
1100 Hwy 218 N, La Porte City, IA
(319) 342-2125
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
46
Certified beds
Average residents
42
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Care Initiatives
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1997-01-17
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
0.61
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.65
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.57 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.95
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.21
All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.26
RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.83
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.35
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
0.72
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.78
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.16
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
17%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
42%
Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
5,305
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
36.65
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9900
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
4.47
Performance 19.36% · Measure score 4.47 · Achievement 4.47 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Healthcare-associated infections
3.67
Baseline 6.28% · Performance 6.74% · Measure score 3.67 · Achievement 3.67 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
3.99
Baseline 61.70% · Performance 47.37% · Measure score 3.99 · Achievement 3.99 · Improvement 3.39
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.53
Baseline 3.39 hours · Performance 3.80 hours · Measure score 2.53 · Achievement 2.53 · Improvement 1.19
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.29% |
10.72%
0.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 47 · Observed rate 8.51% · Lower 95% interval 6.49% |
| Discharge to community | 50.58% |
50.57%
About the same
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 30 · Observed rate 50% · Lower 95% interval 37.02% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.65 |
1.02
0.4 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 97.06% |
95.27%
1.8 pts better
|
Numerator 33 · Denominator 34 |
| Falls with major injury | 2.94% |
0.77%
2.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 34 |
| Discharge self-care score | 48% |
53.69%
5.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 25 |
| Discharge mobility score | 36% |
50.94%
14.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 25 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 5.88% |
2.29%
3.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 34 · Adjusted rate 6.61% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.74% |
7.12%
0.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 26 · Observed rate 3.85% · Lower 95% interval 3.4% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 14.81% |
8.2%
6.6 pts better
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 81 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 37.23% |
42%
4.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 35 · Denominator 94 |
| Discharge function score | 52% |
56.45%
4.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 25 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.4% |
95.2%
2.2 pts better
|
95.5%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.9% |
3.7%
2.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.0% · Q2 10.5% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 5.9% · 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% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.0% |
4.9%
3.9 pts better
|
5.4%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 23.1% |
20.6%
2.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.1% · Q2 19.2% · Q3 23.1% · Q4 26.9% · 4Q avg 23.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 6.5% |
19.8%
13.3 pts better
|
16.7%
10.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.3% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 4.5% · 4Q avg 6.5% · 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 | 11.3% |
18.5%
7.2 pts better
|
16.3%
5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 28.8% · 4Q avg 11.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 14.4% |
18.3%
3.9 pts better
|
14.9%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.2% · Q2 15.4% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 15.4% · 4Q avg 14.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.0% |
1.7%
1.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 5.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.6% |
2.5%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 23.1% · Q2 19.9% · Q3 29.4% · Q4 21.0% · 4Q avg 23.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.2% |
4.3%
2.1 pts better
|
5.1%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 18.2% |
13.1%
5.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
6.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.2% · Observed 18.2% · Expected 11.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 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 who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 42.9% |
73.3%
30.4 pts worse
|
79.7%
36.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 42.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 14.9% |
21.3%
6.4 pts better
|
23.9%
9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 14.9% · Observed 13.6% · Expected 21.8% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-01-04 · Fire 2024-01-04
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-12-01 · Fire 2022-12-01
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-01-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-12-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-12-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-12-02
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-11-20
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-11-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
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 2024-01-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-12-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
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 2022-12-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
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 2022-12-21
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Care Initiatives
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Baedke, Charissa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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
Eberly, Scott
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Gilyard, Tanya
Corporate Officer · 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
Tallman, Pamela
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Upmeyer, Linda
Corporate Director · Individual
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