Cycle 1
Health 2025-11-20 · Fire 2025-11-20
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Wapello, IA
Wapello Specialty Care
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
601 Highway 61 South, Wapello, IA
(319) 523-2001
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
49
Certified beds
Average residents
36
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Care Initiatives
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2002-04-03
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.03
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.29
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.06
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.12
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
22%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
33%
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 | 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 | 97.6% |
95.2%
2.4 pts better
|
95.5%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
3.7%
3.7 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.3% |
4.9%
1.6 pts better
|
5.4%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.1% |
20.6%
2.5 pts better
|
19.6%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.8% |
19.8%
8 pts better
|
16.7%
4.9 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 | 16.1% |
18.5%
2.4 pts better
|
16.3%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 14.0% |
18.3%
4.3 pts better
|
14.9%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.9% |
1.7%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.5% |
2.5%
1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 30.9% |
26.0%
4.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
11.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.4% |
4.3%
4.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.9% |
84.3%
9.6 pts better
|
81.7%
12.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.0% |
13.1%
5.1 pts better
|
12.0%
4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.9% |
73.3%
19.6 pts better
|
79.7%
13.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 11.9% |
21.3%
9.4 pts better
|
23.9%
12 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-10-03 · Fire 2024-10-03
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-09-21 · Fire 2023-09-21
20 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (8 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-12-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-03
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 2024-10-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-03
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-10-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-09-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
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 2023-09-21
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-03
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 2024-10-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-03
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 2024-10-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-03
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-10-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-03
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 2024-10-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-03
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-10-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-11
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 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-11
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 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-11
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 2024-04-24
G · Actual harm
2023-09-21
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-10-20
G · Actual harm
2023-09-21
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 2023-11-29
G · Actual harm
2023-09-21
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-10-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
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 2023-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
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 2023-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2023-11-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2023-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2023-11-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2023-11-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2023-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-11-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
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 2023-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2023-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
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 2023-11-29
C · Minimal harm
2023-09-21
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2023-10-20
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$0
2023-09-21
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2023-10-25 · 35 days
35 day denial
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
Gilyard, Tanya
Corporate Officer · Individual
Krein, Keith
Corporate Director · Individual
Kuhn, Jeramy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mcdyer, Jessica
Corporate Officer · Individual
Paris, Kristen
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Rust, Elizabeth
Corporate Director · Individual
Sturm, Denise
Corporate Director · Individual
Upmeyer, Linda
Corporate Director · Individual
Volm, Johanna
Corporate Officer · Individual
Wei, Shipeng
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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