Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-10 · Fire 2025-04-10
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Montezuma, IA
Montezuma Specialty Care
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
316 Meadow Lane Drive, Montezuma, IA
(641) 623-5497
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
41
Certified beds
Average residents
34
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Care Initiatives
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1996-10-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.65
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.35
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.16
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.79
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
67%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
58%
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 | 95.4% |
94.0%
1.4 pts better
|
93.4%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.5% |
95.2%
1.7 pts worse
|
95.5%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.9% |
3.7%
2.8 pts better
|
3.3%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 10.2% |
4.0%
6.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.2% |
4.9%
1.7 pts better
|
5.4%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 41.1% |
20.6%
20.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
21.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 30.9% |
19.8%
11.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
14.2 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 | 12.1% |
18.5%
6.4 pts better
|
16.3%
4.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.0% |
18.3%
2.3 pts better
|
14.9%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.2% |
1.7%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.4% |
26.0%
0.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.4% |
84.3%
10.1 pts better
|
81.7%
12.7 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 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-05-30 · Fire 2024-05-30
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-03-09 · Fire 2023-03-09
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K343 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Corrected 2025-04-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-04-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
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 2025-04-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-04-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-04-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-04-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-04-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-30
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-06-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-30
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-07-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-30
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-07-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-30
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-07-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-30
K922 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-06-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-09
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2023-03-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-09
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-09
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-03-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-09
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-03
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 2024-10-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-03
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-10-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-03
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2024-10-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-30
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-06-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-30
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 2024-06-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
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 2024-05-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
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 2024-05-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-05-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
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 2024-05-26
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
Gijima, Desire
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Gilyard, Tanya
Corporate Officer · Individual
Huff, Mitchell
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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