Crestview Specialty Care
451 West Orange Street, West Branch, IA 52358 · Cedar County · (319) 333-7182
65 certified beds, about 48 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165287 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 3, 2025, inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 28 health citations since November 2023, 6 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 3 fines totaling $216,061 in the last three years; the largest was $184,438, and the latest is dated December 3, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.67 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.81 of those hours.
62.7% 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.
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 28 health citations on file.
December 3, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 13 citations
- J Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to follow physician's orders for the treatment of a known facility acquired pressure ulcer and implement interventions to prevent a new pressure ulcer from developing for 1 of 2 resident (Resident #14) reviewed for pressure ulcers. Resident #14 admitted to the facility on Oct. 27, 2025, without pressure ulcers, and dependent on two staff assistance for bed mobility, transferring, and toileting assistance. Resident #14 assessed as at risk of the development of pressure ulcers. On Nov. 12, 2025, Resident #14 identified with a Stage 3 pressure ulcer on her sacrum. On Nov. 13, 2025, the primary care provider issued orders for wound treatments, an air mattress, and repositioning every 2 hours. During an observation on Nov. [...]
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to assess and follow physician treatment orders for non-pressure wound care for 2 of 3 residents (Resident #29 and Resident #2) reviewed for assessment and intervention. The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, clinical record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to use safe transfer techniques to prevent falls or injury for 3 of 4 residents (Resident #3, Resident #7, and Resident #50) reviewed for transfer techniques. Resident #3 experienced a fall out of a mechanical lift on 7/25/25, which resulted in a hematoma, sacral fracture and tibia fracture. The facility further failed to complete neurological assessments and check for range of motion of extremities, following a fall for 2 of 4 residents (Resident #7 and Resident #15) reviewed for accidents and hazards. The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- E 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 observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain a clean environment and resident equipment. The facility reported a census of 58 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 clinical record review, facility policy review and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide enough qualified staff members to provide nursing and related services to meet the specific, individualized needs for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for sufficient staff (Resident #6). The facility reported a census of 58 residents. 1. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment for Resident #6 dated 6/13/25, reflected a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 9 out of 15, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. The MDS identified Resident #6 required moderate assistance for toileting, bathing and personal hygiene. Resident #6 is frequently incontinent and the resident is not on a toileting program. [...]
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure the infection control practices of hand hygiene during the administration of insulin and wound care, and the use of Enhanced Barrier Precautions utilized as required to reduce the transition of multidrug resistant organisms during high contact resident care for 3 of 4 residents (Resident #2, Resident #14, and Resident #41) reviewed for infection control. The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide a respectful, dignified environment and care to 3 out of 10 residents reviewed (Residents #14, #16, and #44). The facility reported a census of 58 residents. Findings Include:1. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment for Resident #16 dated 9/26/25, revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 15 out of 15, which indicated intact cognition. The MDS indicated Resident #16 dependent on staff for toileting, personal hygiene and meeting physical needs related to immobility. [...]
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews and facility policy review the facility failed to obtain consent for an antipsychotic medication for one out of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident#6). The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide twice weekly bathing for 4 of 5 resident (R#6, R#29, R#43, and R#60) and failed to provide assistance with incontinence cares for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #15) reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs). The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- D Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, employee file review and facility policy review the facility failed to complete 3 out of 3 employee annual reviews. The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews and facility policy review the facility failed to remove expired medication from 1 out of 2 medications carts and failed to check the medication refrigerator temperatures on 1 out of 2 refrigerators on a scheduled basis. The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, facility document review, staff interviews and facility policy review the facility failed to post the daily staffing for 4 out of the 6 days of the survey. The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- C Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and review of the Summary Statement of Deficiencies, the facility failed to conduct ongoing quality assessment (QA) and assurance activities, develop and implement appropriate plans of action to prevent repeated quality deficiencies identified during the current recertification survey. The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
November 21, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, policy review and staff interview the facility failed to prevent the recurrence of a pressure ulcer for 1 of 2 residents reviewed (Resident #27). The facility reported a census of 54 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 observations, resident and staff interviews, and facility policy review the facility failed to respond to call lights within 15 minutes for 4 of 4 residents reviewed (Res #6, #12, #50, #204) and the facility failed to staff according to the Facility Assessment for seven out of eleven days reviewed. The facility reported a census of 54 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 observations, facility policy review and staff interviews the facility failed to use hand hygiene during a noon meal service in an attempt to prevent cross contamination of food. The facility reported a census of 54 residents.
- E Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, and staff interviews the facility failed to have an Infection Preventionist who completed specialized training in infection prevention and control. The facility reported a census of 54 residents.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility notification documents, and staff interviews the facility failed to notify the Office of the State Long-Term Ombudsman (OSLTO) of two separate resident transfers to the hospital for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for hospitalizations (Resident #2). The facility reported a census of 54 residents.
September 4, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to administer medication as the physician ordered for one of three residents reviewed. (Resident #2).
- D Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to respect personal property and possessions when they searched the resident's room without consent for one of three residents reviewed. (Resident #3). The facility reported a census of 54 residents.
May 9, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility failed to accurately assess resident conditions and implement appropriate interventions in a timely manner for 2 of 9 residents reviewed for accurate assessment. [...]
February 1, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E 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 observations, resident and staff interviews, and facility policy review the facility failed to maintain a clean and safe environment as evidenced by broken glass in a picture frame and an unknown substance on a surface in the dining room. The facility reported a census of 58 residents. Findings Include: 1. On 1/29/24 at 10:32 AM, an observation of the dining room revealed a dresser with 3 milky white areas that contained yellowish pea sized raised areas. The white areas were 3 inches by 2 inches, 1 inch by 1.5 inches, and and 1.5 inches by .5 inches in size in addition to rings of milky white substance the shape of a round container. A small area of white spots lay 3-4 inches from the ring. The raised sections appeared bumpy and fuzzy. At 2:19 PM some of the substance had been removed from the surface, including the raised areas. An area 1.5 inches by .75 inches remained. [...]
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, staff interviews and facility policy review, the facility staff failed to provide proper cares after toileting residents for 1 of 6 residents reviewed for personal cares (Resident #104). The facility reported a census of 58 residents. Findings Include: During the survey, Resident #104 noted without a completed Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment. A review of Resident #104's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) revealed the following diagnoses: Congestive Heart Failure, Stage 3 Pressure Ulcer of the right buttock and Metabolic Encephalopathy. On 1/25/24, the Care Plan identified Resident #104 with the problem of needs assistance with activities of daily living and required staff assist of one for personal hygiene and toileting. The Care plan failed to direct staff on use of the proper technique to provide proper perineal care after toileting. [...]
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to follow proper infection prevention policies regarding indwelling catheters for one of four residents reviewed (Resident #49). The facility reported a census of 58 residents. Findings Include: 1. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] identified Resident #49 as cognitively intact with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 out of 15 and had the following diagnoses: Orthopedic Aftercare, Atrial Fibrillation (an abnormal heart rhythm) and Fracture of the left femur. The MDS documented Resident #49 was dependent on staff for most activities of daily living. [...]
November 8, 2023Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff and physician interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to notify the physician of a change in wound characteristics for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for a change in condition(Resident #14). The facility reported a census of 55 residents. Findings Include: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment Tool, dated 10/29/23, listed diagnoses for Resident #14 which included heart failure, diabetes, and osteomyelitis(inflammation of the bone). The MDS documented the resident required partial/moderate assistance for toileting, showering, upper body dressing, rolling left and right, sitting to lying, sitting to standing, transferring, bathing, and walking, and substantial/maximal assistance with lower body dressing, putting on and taking off footwear, and lying to sitting. [...]
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to assess and intervene after a change in condition for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for a change in condition (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 55 residents. Findings Include: 1. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment Tool, dated 10/3/23, listed diagnoses for Resident #1 which included Parkinsonism (a disorder of the central nervous system that affected movement and often caused tremors), malnutrition, and balanitis (inflammation of the penis). The MDS documented the resident required partial/moderate assistance for eating and oral hygiene and substantial/maximal assistance for toileting, showering, upper body dressing, lower body dressing, putting on/taking off footwear, personal hygiene, rolling left and right, sitting to lying, lying to sitting, and sitting to standing. [...]
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, and staff, Physician and Nurse Practioner interviews, the facility failed to ensure timely provider notification of a skin anomaly and the timely initiation of a treatment for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 55 residents. Findings Include: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment identifies the definition of pressure ulcers: Stage I is an intact skin with non-blanchable redness of a localized area usually over a bony prominence. Darkly pigmented skin may not have a visible blanching; in dark skin tones only it may appear with persistent blue or purple hues. Stage II is partial thickness loss of dermis presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red or pink wound bed, without slough (dead tissue, usually cream or yellow in color). [...]
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident's safety while utilizing rehabilitation equipment for 1 of 6 residents reviewed for supervision (Resident #6). The facility reported a census of 55 residents. Findings Include: The 7/24/23 Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment Tool, dated 7/24/23, listed diagnoses for Resident #6 which included muscle weakness, difficulty walking, and cancer. The MDS documented the resident required extensive assistance of 2 staff for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene, and listed the resident's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score as 7 out of 15, indicating severely impaired cognition. A 7/21/23 Care Plan entry identified the resident at risk for falls and stated the resident required a safe environment without clutter. [...]
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 2 on December 3, 2025, 5 on November 21, 2024, 4 on February 1, 2024.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D Use approved construction type or materials.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 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.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| December 3, 2025 | Fine | $184,438 |
| November 21, 2024 | Fine | $19,877 |
| September 4, 2024 | Fine | $11,746 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 3.67 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.81 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.27 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.29 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.57 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 62.7% | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 77.8% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 3 |
CMS expects 3.35 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 3.83 on weekdays and 3.27 on weekends, 15% 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 3.48 in April to June 2025 to 3.67 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 | 3.67 | 0.81 | 3.83 | 3.27 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 48 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.22 | 0.61 | 3.32 | 2.97 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 56 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.15 | 0.74 | 3.23 | 2.94 | 0.1% | 0 of 92 | 47 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.48 | 0.90 | 3.59 | 3.20 | 4.3% | 0 of 91 | 46 |
| 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 | 17.2 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 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 | 5.7 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.9 | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.6 | 19.4 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 45.3 | 20.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.2 | 13.2 | 12.0 |
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% | 09/01/2011 |
| 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 | |
| Volm, Johanna | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Baedke, Charissa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Branscomb, Tyson | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/03/2025 | |
| Eberly, Scott | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Lanier, Sonya | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/24/2024 | |
| Potter, Courtney | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2025 | |
| Beal, Michael | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 08/11/2025 | |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/10/2025 | |
| Branscomb, Tyson | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/10/2025 | |
| Eberly, Scott | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/28/2025 | |
| Lanier, Sonya | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/10/2025 |
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 11 problems in this area, most recently on December 3, 2025: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on December 3, 2025: "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."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on December 3, 2025: "Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 3, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.27 hours per resident per day, below the Iowa average of 3.37.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 3 administrators who left in the period it measured.
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- Briarwood Healthcare Center Iowa City, 10.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Oaknoll Retirement Residence Iowa City, 10.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Solon Nursing Care Center Solon, 11.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Lantern Park Specialty Care Coralville, 12.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 47 citations
- Cedar Manor Nursing Home Tipton, 13.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Lone Tree Health Care Center Inc Lone Tree, 13.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 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 Crestview Specialty Care's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Crestview Specialty Care 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Crestview Specialty Care get at its last inspection?
- 13 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 3, 2025. The Iowa average is 6.5.
- Has Crestview Specialty Care been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $216,061 in the last three years.
- Does Crestview 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 Crestview Specialty Care?
- CMS lists 28 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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