Corning Specialty Care
1614 Northgate Drive, Corning, IA 50841 · Adams County · (641) 322-4061
40 certified beds, about 25 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165285 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 18, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 19 health citations since February 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.43 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.74 of those hours.
43.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Iowa average 44.0%).
CMS links it to Care Initiatives, an affiliated group of 43 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
502/24
107/24
901/25
205/25
202/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 19 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
14D
5E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
February 18, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, staff interviews, policy review and manufacturer's instructions the facility failed to properly prime an insulin pen and administer insulin per the manufacturer guidelines for 1 or 3 residents observed for insulin administration to ensure the proper amount of insulin administered (Resident #4). The facility reported a census of 25 residents.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on direct observation, record review, staff interview, facility policy review, and Iowa Food Safety guidelines, the facility failed to serve food to residents in a safe and hygienic manner by making bare skin contact with residents food during the serving process and while assisting residents to eat for 2 of 3 meals observed. The facility reported a census of 25.
May 28, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility document review, staff interviews, and facility policy review the facility failed to provide dignity to 1 of 4 residents (Resident #1). The facility failed to provide dignity to the residents as demonstrated by a staff telling the resident to complete their own peri care when assistance was requested by the resident. The facility reported a census of 25 residents. Findings Include: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) for Resident #1, dated 1/15/25 in progress, identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15/15 indicating normal cognitive functioning. The resident had diagnoses of other fractures, seizure disorder or epilepsy, and Schizophrenia. The document identified the dependence for toileting hygiene and lower body dressing, and significant/maximal assistance for transfers and bed mobility. [...]
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on documents reviewed, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to report an alleged violation of verbal abuse in a timely manner. The facility failed to report observed verbal interactions between a staff member and Resident #1 within the required timeframe. The facility reported a census of 25.
January 23, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interviews, clinical record review, and policy review, the facility failed to develop and implement a Comprehensive Care Plan for 7 of 12 residents (Resident #10, #11, #13, #17, #22, #76, and #176) reviewed for care plans. The facility reported a census of 26 residents.
- E Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to identify target behaviors for psychotropic medication use for 5 of 12 residents reviewed (Resident #10, #11, #13, #17, and #22). The facility reported a census of 26 residents.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards by not dating open food items or dispose of expired food items and not appropriately wearing hair restraints (hair nets). The facility reported a census of 26 residents.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interviews, clinical record review, and policy review, the facility failed to revise a resident's Care Plan to include a newly inserted indwelling catheter. The facility reported a census of 26 residents.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and policy review the facility failed to provide the needed services in accordance with professional standards by not following physician orders for 1 of 12 residents (Resident #176) reviewed. The facility reported a census of 42 residents.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility procedure review the facility failed to protect a resident from a possible accident and injury by pushing the resident in a wheelchair without foot rests for 1 of 12 residents (Resident #11) reviewed. The facility reported a census of 26 residents.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, clinical record review and policy review the facility failed to ensure the residents were free of significant medication errors to 1 of 6 residents reviewed (Resident #16). The facility reported a census of 26 residents.
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to provide food at an appetizing temperature to 3 of 26 residents reviewed. The facility reported a census of 26 residents.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interview, clinical record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure accurate and complete resident records for 1 of 12 residents reviewed. Resident #22 did not have an inventory sheet in her record, and the resident stated she had lost a phone. The facility reported a census of 26 residents.
July 5, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record view, family, staff, clinic staff and physician interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 residents went to their follow up appointments post hospitalization (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 26 residents.
February 8, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, guidance from the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), and staff interview, the facility failed to document the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment to accurately reflect the resident status for 4 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident #5, #16, #19 and #21). The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility policy review, and the 2022 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code, the facility failed to prepare, serve and distribute food in accordance with professional standards. The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident interview, family interview, staff interviews, and the facilities admission Agreement, the facility failed to exercise reasonable care for the protection of the personal property for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #5). The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to revise and implement care plans for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #12) reviewed. The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility staff failed to change gloves and sanitize hands during cares, failing to maintain infection control practices during incontinence care for 1 of 1 residents reviewed (Resident #11). The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
Fire safety inspections
25 fire safety citations on file: 7 on February 18, 2026, 10 on January 23, 2025, 8 on February 8, 2024.
Every fire safety citation25 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Have an externally vented heating system.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- D Have an externally vented heating system.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.43 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.16 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.03 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.65 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 43.5% | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.28 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.53 on weekdays and 3.16 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.13 in April to June 2025 to 3.43 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.43 | 0.74 | 3.53 | 3.16 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 25 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.26 | 0.76 | 3.37 | 2.98 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 23 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.07 | 0.68 | 3.17 | 2.81 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 25 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.13 | 0.66 | 3.26 | 2.81 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 25 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Iowa, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.80 | 0.71 | 3.98 | 3.36 | 4.7% | 0.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.0 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.1 | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.6 | 19.4 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CARE INITIATIVES. CMS links this home to Care Initiatives, a group of 43 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Initiatives | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 08/01/1989 |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 02/01/2025 | |
| Beal, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 06/01/2020 | |
| Bowen, Lane | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Carothers, Mary Jane | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Childs, Kevin | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Corless, Peter | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Krein, Keith | Corporate director | Individual | 06/29/2022 | |
| Rust, Elizabeth | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Sturm, Denise | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Upmeyer, Linda | Corporate director | Individual | 06/29/2022 | |
| Beal, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2020 | |
| Dixon, David | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2016 | |
| Drake, Emily | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/04/2023 | |
| Gilyard, Tanya | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/23/2025 | |
| Kuhn, Jeramy | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/25/2008 | |
| McDyer, Jessica | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/22/2023 | |
| Boeve, Destiny | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Gijima, Desire | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Rinner, Megan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/20/2024 | |
| Gijima, Desire | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/18/2025 | |
| Rinner, Megan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/09/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on January 23, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on February 18, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 18, 2026: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 28, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.16 hours per resident per day, below the Iowa average of 3.37.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Good Samaritan - Villisca Villisca, 13.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Creston Specialty Care Creston, 18.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Accura Healthcare of Stanton Stanton, 19.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Accura Healthcare of Creston Creston, 20.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- Bedford Specialty Care Bedford, 22.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Azria Health Clarinda Clarinda, 24.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 13 citations
Iowa contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, Health Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Iowa Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 866-236-1430. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Iowa Health Facility Database, Entity Search, where Iowa publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Corning Specialty Care's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Corning Specialty Care 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Corning Specialty Care get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 18, 2026. The Iowa average is 6.5.
- Has Corning Specialty Care been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Corning Specialty Care accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Corning Specialty Care?
- CMS lists 22 owners and managers, and links the home to Care Initiatives. Legal business name: CARE INITIATIVES.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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