Corydon Specialty Care
745 East South Street, Corydon, IA 50060 · Wayne County · (641) 681-2874
71 certified beds, about 54 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165222 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 29, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 14 health citations since December 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.52 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.50 of those hours.
35.1% 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.
312/23
601/24
312/24
106/25
101/26
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 14 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
9D
4E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
January 29, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received timely feeding assistance for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for nutrition (Residents #21 and #37). The facility reported a census of 56 residents.
June 24, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide a private pay resident being discharged to another facility, their unused medications and controlled medications (Resident #2). The facility census was 52 residents.
December 12, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, policy review, and staff interviews the facility failed to protect residents from accidents and injuries to include failing to implement interventions to reduce risks for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #15) reviewed for falls. The facility reported a census of 51.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on Electronic Health Record (EHR) review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to consistently complete physician's order for weekly weights for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for nutrition (Resident #13). The facility reported a census of 51.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure proper food handling and hand hygiene practices during meal service. The facility reported a census of 51.
January 19, 2024Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interview, resident interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to properly provide perineal cares for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #1 and #4) and failed to reposition residents according to their individual desires and/or needs. (Resident #2) The facility identified a census of 52 residents.
- E Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, resident council minutes, and facility policy review the facility failed to answer resident call lights within the allotted professional standards of 15 minutes for 2 of 4 residents reviewed. (Resident #2) The facility identified a census of 52 residents.
- E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, photos, resident interview and staff interview the facility failed to maintain a safe, sanitary, odor free and homelike atmosphere. The facility identified a census of 52 residents.
- E Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, photos, record review, resident interview, staff interview and facility policy review the facility failed to maintain an environment free of vermin. The facility identified a census of 52 residents.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interview and review of Resident Rights the facility staff failed to treat 1 of 4 residents with dignity and respect while providing resident cares. (Resident #4) The facility identified a census of 52 residents.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident interview and staff interview the facility failed to provide restorative exercises according to the resident's individual plan of care for 1 of 3 residents reviewed. (Resident #2) The facility identified a census of 52 residents.
December 21, 2023Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual the facility failed to complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) within 14 days of starting Hospice services for 1 of 1 resident's reviewed for Hospice services (Resident #33) . The facility reported a census of 51 Residents.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews the facility failed to code Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) on 1 of 1 residents (Resident #46) comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS). The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff and resident Interviews, and policy review the facility failed to provide 3 of 4 residents with their individualized Restorative Program as instructed by their Care Plans (Residents #11, #46, and #28). Facility reported census of 51 residents.
Fire safety inspections
17 fire safety citations on file: 3 on January 29, 2026, 6 on December 12, 2024, 8 on December 21, 2023.
Every fire safety citation17 citations
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 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 To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Install proper backup exit lighting.
- D Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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) | 3.52 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.50 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.16 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.81 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.21 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 35.1% | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 37.5% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.23 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 3.66 on weekdays and 3.16 on weekends, 14% 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 3.35 in April to June 2025 to 3.52 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 | 3.52 | 0.50 | 3.66 | 3.16 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 54 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.20 | 0.45 | 3.34 | 2.84 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 58 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.41 | 0.62 | 3.55 | 3.04 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 52 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.35 | 0.58 | 3.51 | 2.94 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 52 |
| 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 | 10.2 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.6 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.6 | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.5 | 19.4 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
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% | 11/12/2010 |
| 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 | |
| Gilyard, Tanya | Corporate director | Individual | 05/23/2025 | |
| 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 | 02/01/2024 | |
| Kuhn, Jeramy | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/25/2008 | |
| McDyer, Jessica | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/22/2023 | |
| Crellin, Lucia | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/03/2025 | |
| Mahler, Carla | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Whyms, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Care Initiatives | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/29/1998 | |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/09/2025 | |
| Corless, Peter | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Crellin, Lucia | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/09/2025 | |
| Whyms, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/05/2025 |
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.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 12, 2024: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 24, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 19, 2024: "Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public."
- 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.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Chariton Specialty Care Chariton, 19 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Westview Acres Care Center Leon, 22.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Golden Age Care Center Centerville, 23.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Centerville Specialty Care Centerville, 23.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Mercyone Centerville Medical Center Centerville,, 23.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Putnam County Care Center Unionville, 24.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 24 citations
Iowa contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Iowa. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- 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 Corydon Specialty Care's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Corydon Specialty Care 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Corydon Specialty Care get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on January 29, 2026. The Iowa average is 6.5.
- Has Corydon Specialty Care been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Corydon 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 Corydon Specialty Care?
- CMS lists 25 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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