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Lantern Park Specialty Care

2200 Oakdale Road, Coralville, IA 52241 · Johnson County · (319) 351-8440

90 certified beds, about 85 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165214 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on July 31, 2025, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).

Of 47 health citations since May 2023, 5 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).

CMS lists 1 fine totaling $62,595 in the last three years; the largest was $62,595, and the latest is dated September 17, 2024.

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 0.53 of those hours.

59.4% 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.

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 47 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
0K
0L
Actual harm
4G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
29D
6E
5F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
1C
July 31, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 7 citations
  1. D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    F552 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 20, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to educate a resident and/or a resident representative and obtain an informed consent prior to two changes in psychotropic medications for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #60) reviewed. The facility reported a census of 86 residents.
  2. D
    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 20, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, Long Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User's Manual Version 1.18.11 dated October 2023 (RAI) review and staff interview the facility failed to complete a Minimum Data Set for a significant change after a hospice admission for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #2) reviewed for hospice. The facility reported a census of 86 residents.
  3. D
    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
    F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 20, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual review, and staff interviews the facility failed to complete quarterly Minimum Data Set assessments in a timely manner for 3 of 3 residents (Resident #49, Resident #51, Resident #84) in the sample. The facility reported a census of 86 residents.
  4. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 20, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident interview and staff interview the facility failed to provide at least 2 baths per week for 2 of 3 residents (Residents #13 and Resident #61) reviewed. The facility reported a census of 86 residents.
  5. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 20, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff and resident interviews, and policy review the facility failed to ensure respiratory care devices are on and operational for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Residents #1 and #18) and failed to maintain oxygen tubing in a clean and sanitary manner for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #1) for respiratory care. The facility reported a census of 86.
  6. D
    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
    F699 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 20, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, interviews, and policy review the facility failed to provide trauma informed care for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #60). Resident #60 experienced suicidal ideations that were not addressed in their care plan, staff did not adequately monitor mental health behavior for patterns and medication changes, and staff were not able to articulate resident behavior triggers. The facility reported a census of 86 residents.
  7. D
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 20, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview and staff interview the facility failed to answer call lights in 15 minutes or less for 3 of 3 observations for call light response. The facility reported a census of 86 residents.
October 17, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
  1. E
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 31, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors for six of ten residents reviewed for medication administration (Resident #3, Resident #4, Resident #12, Resident #13, Resident #14, and Resident #15). The facility reported a census of 84 residents.
  2. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 31, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, clinical review review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of physical abuse for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for dignity. The facility reported a census of 84 residents.
  3. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 31, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interview, clinical record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to obtain physician orders when utilizing supplemental oxygen or transcribe verbal order for supplemental oxygen for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #2) reviewed for assessment/intervention. The facility additionally failed to administer medications as ordered when multiple morning and afternoon medication doses were omitted on 10/08/24 for 1 of 10 residents (Resident #6) reviewed for medication administration. The facility reported a census of 84 residents.
September 26, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 15, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to provide baths for 1 out of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #1) The facility identified a census of 85 residents.
September 17, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
  1. G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 2, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, staff interviews, and facility policy review the facility failed to provide appropriate supervision with ambulation that resulted in injury for one of four residents reviewed. (Resident #4). The facility reported a census of 85.
  2. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 15, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff and resident interviews and observations the facility failed to update residents care plans to reflect their current level of functioning for 1 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 85.
  3. D
    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    F676 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 15, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, staff interview and facility policy, the facility failed to transfer a resident who required a mechanical lift in a safe manner for one of three residents reviewed. (Resident #2). The facility reported a census of 85 residents.
August 1, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 4 citations
  1. E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and facility policy review the facility staff failed to treat residents with respect and dignity for 4 out of 4 residents reviewed (Residents #4, #13, #78, and #86). The facility reported a census of 84 residents.
  2. D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    F552 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, record review, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure residents were informed of new medications and participated in their own treatment plan for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #41). The facility reported a census of 84 residents.
  3. D
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    F851 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Data, schedule review, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to submit payroll data for agency staff during the second quarter of the current fiscal year. The facility reported a census of 84 residents.
  4. B
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on Minimum Data Set (MDS) review, Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR), staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to complete an updated PASRR evaluation for a resident with a new diagnosis for 1 of 1 residents reviewed (Resident #13). The facility reported a census of 84 residents.
May 9, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 23, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review and staff interview the facility failed to provide appropriate supervision to ensure the safety for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #4) reviewed. The facility reported a census of 83 residents.
  2. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 23, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review and staff interview the facility failed to complete an accurate assessment and provide intervention based on that assessment after a fall for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #4) reviewed. The facility reported a census of 83 residents.
March 25, 2024Complaint inspection · 7 citations
  1. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to provide resident meals under sanitary conditions for 2 of 2 kitchen observations. The facility reported a census of 84 residents.
  2. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, clinical record review, narcotic book records, and policy review the facility failed to identify situations as an alleged drug diversion and to report allegations within the required regulatory timeframe for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #18). The facility reported a census of 84 residents.
  3. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, clinical record review, narcotic book records, and policy review the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation of alleged violations, maintain documentation, and prevent further incidents for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #18). The facility reported a census of 84 residents.
  4. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, staff interviews, and resident interviews, the facility failed to provide an adequate amount of bathing assistance for 2 of 8 residents reviewed for bathing assistance (Residents #1 and #2). The facility reported a census of 84 residents.
  5. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to carry out wound treatment orders for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for wounds (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 84 residents.
  6. 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.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure staff emptied a urinary catheter (a drainage system which emptied urine from the bladder into a drainage bag via a tube) in a timely manner for 1 of 3 residents reviewed with catheter (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 84 residents.
  7. D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and policy review the facility failed to have safeguards in place to protect and account for pro re nata (PRN, as needed) medications for 2 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident #5 and Resident #18). The facility reported a census of 84.
May 18, 2023Standard inspection · 20 citations
  1. J
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to conduct accurate Skin assessments, report the development of a pressure ulcer, and notify the Physician of pressure ulcer development for one of three sampled residents with pressure ulcers (Resident #171). This failure to conduct accurate Skin Assessments, report the development of a pressure ulcer, and notify the physician of pressure ulcers resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at F686-J; Pressure Ulcers due to the increased likelihood of serious, severe, systemic infection and serious pain. On 05/16/23 at 8:57 PM, the Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) were notified of the IJ at F686 Pressure Ulcers. [...]
  2. G
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    F726 · Nursing and Physician Services · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility assessment, the facility failed to ensure one of five Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA's) (CNA 2) was competently trained to report changes in one resident's skin immediately (Resident #171) to the Charge Nurse. In addition, the facility failed to ensure the Director of Nursing (DON) completed a Skin Assessment using basic competencies, including observing all areas of the resident's skin. These failures resulted in the resident experiencing actual harm (delay in treatment to a newly acquired wound.). (Cross Reference F686). The facility reported a census of 82 residents. Findings Include: 1. [...]
  3. G
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, resident and staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to follow Physician Orders when the failed to administer lacosamide, a controlled substance anti-seizure medication, and/or Toradol, a pain medication, as ordered by the Physician for 2 of 35 sampled residents (Resident #170 and #15). Resident #170 had a recent seizure history requiring the use of Keppra (an anti-seizure medication) and lacosamide to control the seizures, and the facility failed to administer four doses of the lacosamide. Resident #15 had been prescribed Toradol to help with an uncontrolled migraine headache, and the facility failed to administer the medication for two days. The facility reported a census of 82 residents. Findings Include: 1. [...]
  4. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, and policy review the facility failed to ensure that the kitchen was maintained in a sanitary manner for 82 out of 82 residents. Specifically, food items in the kitchen and storage areas were unlabeled or expired, dietary equipment had a white residue and Dietary Staff were seen in the kitchen not wearing appropriate hair coverings. The facility reoprted a census of 82 residents. Findings Include: 1. The initial kitchen inspection was conducted on 05/15/23 at 09:13 AM through 10:00 AM with the Dietary Manager (DM). The following concerns were noted: a. In the Dry Storage area, an opened bag of corn flakes, removed from the manufacturer's packaging was observed to be dated 04/22/23, which the DM stated was the opened date. There was no use by date. [...]
  5. F
    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
    F865 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to act on a Pharmacy recommendation for one of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident #44). The facility failed to act on the Consultant Pharmacist's recommendation that Resident #44, who was prescribed an antianxiety medication (Lorazepam), received a gradual dose reduction. The failure to act on this recommendation had the potential for the resident to experience adverse medication effects such as impaired memory, judgement, and an increased risk of falls. The facility reported a census of 82 residents. Findings Include: Review of Resident #44's admission Record, located in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) under the Profile tab, indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included anxiety disorder and difficulty walking. [...]
  6. F
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    F867 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and review of facility documentation, the facility failed to ensure the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) policy and procedure addressed feedback; data collection systems; the development, monitoring, and evaluation of performance indicators; or corrective actions. This failure had the potential to affect all 82 residents who currently lived in the facility. Findings Include: A review of the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program, dated 03/2020, indicated the facility's QAPI policy and procedure failed to: a. Describe how it obtained and used feedback from residents, representatives, and staff to identify high-risk, high-volume, or problem prone issues. b. Describe how the committee would ensure data was collected, used, and monitored. c. [...]
  7. F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to establish and maintain an Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) for recording incidents of infections identified under the facility's IPCP, surveillance, tracking and trending, and the corrective actions taken by the facility. As part of this failure, the facility did not have an effective Antibiotic Stewardship Program, which had the potential to affect all residents of the facility (Cross Reference F881). In addition, the facility failed to have an adequate water management program. [...]
  8. F
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    F881 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, facility document review and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain an Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) that included a functional Antibiotic Stewardship Program. The failure to have a system in place that monitors antibiotic use in accordance with established protocols has the potential to affect all 82 residents of the facility. Findings Include: Review of a policy provided by the facility titled Antibiotic Stewardship dated 04/2018 revealed, This protocol will meet the CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] elements of Antibiotic Stewardship and will be followed by all Care Initiatives Employee. [...]
  9. E
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    F583 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview and review of facility documents, the facility failed to ensure six residents (Residents #12, #21, #27, #30, #53, and #124) were afforded privacy out of a sample of 35 residents. The facility failed to protect these six residents' medical diagnoses from non-clinical facility staff, and potential public consumers, by placing the residents' names and mental health diagnoses in the Facility Assessment. The facility reported a census of 82 residents. Findings Include: During review of the admission Records for residents, the following concerns noted: a. Review of Resident #12's admission Record, located in the electronic medical record (EMR) under the Profile tab, indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. b. [...]
  10. E
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain permanently affixed compartments for storage of controlled drugs for three of three narcotic storage lock boxes observed. The facility reported a census of 82 residents. Findings Include: On 05/18/23 at 10:52 AM, the small medication refrigerator in the medication room was observed with the Interim Director of Nursing (IDON). Three small lock boxes, which were not permanently affixed to the refrigerator, were noted in the refrigerator. The IDON confirmed the boxes were for storage of narcotic medications and that the boxes were not permanently affixed to the refrigerator. Upon further review of the narcotic medication storage boxes the following noted: a. On 05/18/23 at 10:55 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2 unlocked the lock box for halls 100 and 200. [...]
  11. E
    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
    F944 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on personnel record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure five Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) of five random CNA's reviewed for staffing were trained in the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program (CNA 2, CNA 5, CNA 6, CNA 7, and CNA 8). The facility reported a census of 82 residents. Findings Include: Review of documents provided by the facility titled Relias [an on-line training program] revealed the following: 1. CNA 2's date of hire was 11/03/06 and his training failed to address the facility's QAPI program. 2. CNA 5's date of hire was 07/20/18 and her training failed to address the facility's QAPI program. 3. CNA 6's date of hire was 01/03/17 and her training failed to address the facility's QAPI program. 4. CNA 7's date of hire was 05/25/12 and her training failed to address the facility's QAPI program. 5. [...]
  12. D
    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.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure that residents and/or their representatives received written information about and assistance with formulating Advance Directives for three of three sampled residents reviewed for Advance Directives (Resident #14, #51, and #52). The facility reported a census of 82 residents.
  13. D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    F623 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure written notice was sent to the resident and/or the resident's representatives after emergent transfers from the facility to the hospital for two residents who were reviewed for hospitalizations (Residents #69 and #67). The failure to provide the required written notices, containing all required information, places the residents at risk of involuntary transfer, and/or not being informed of their rights, including how to appeal, their transfer. The facility reported a census of 82 residents. Findings Include: 1. Review of Resident #69's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) revealed an admission Record, which indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. [...]
  14. D
    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    F676 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure one out of a survey sample of 35 residents (Resident #20) received services to maintain or improve the resident's activities of daily living related to mobility. Resident #20 was not provided restorative services, as directed by Skilled Therapy for a walk-to-dine program. The facility reported a census of 82 residents. Findings Include: Review of Resident #20's admission Record in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with muscle weakness. Review of Resident #20's Quarterly Minimum Data Set, with an Assessment Reference Date of 04/07/23, revealed the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status score of 15 out of 15 which revealed the resident was cognitively intact. [...]
  15. D
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    F679 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, family member and staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to provide activities designed to meet the individualized needs for one of two residents reviewed for activities out of 35 sampled residents (Resident #50). Specifically, the facility failed to provide a resident with dementia with consistent, resident-appropriate Activities Program to enhance her quality of life. The facility reported a census of 82 residents. Findings Include: Review of Resident #50's admission Record, located under the Profile tab of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) indicated Resident #50 was admitted on [DATE] and had diagnoses that included unspecified dementia, without behavioral disturbance. [...]
  16. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure one of three residents reviewed for accident hazards received adequate assistance and supervision to prevent injuries (Resident #37). Resident #37 required assistance from staff to be fed. On 05/09/23 the resident attempted to feed herself, spilled hot food on her right chest, and sustained a first-degree burn on her chest. After this accident, the facility failed to conduct a comprehensive root cause analysis which contained all components per facility policy. The facility also failed to implement measures identified to prevent further accidents, including an Occupational Therapy assessment and the need for total dependence on staff for feeding to reduce the chance of another potential injury. The facility reported a census of 82 residents.
  17. D
    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    F730 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on facility document review, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure three Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA's) of five reviewed were provided Annual Performance Reviews (CNA #2, CNA #8, and CNA #5). This failure has the potential for decreased quality of life or quality of care for the residents. The facility reported a census of 82 residents. Findings Include: 1. Review of a document provided by the facility titled Annual Review, signed as dated 11/22/21, indicated CNA #2 completed an Annual Review at that time. 2. Review of a document provided by the facility titled Annual Review, signed as dated 03/28/22, indicated CNA #8 completed an Annual Review at that time. 3. Review of a document provided by the facility titled Annual Review, signed as dated 11/07/21, indicated CNA #5 completed an Annual Review at that time. [...]
  18. D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    F756 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to act on a Pharmacy Recommendation for one of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident #44). The facility failed to act on the Consultant Pharmacist's recommendation that Resident #44, who was prescribed an antianxiety medication (Lorazepam), received a gradual dose reduction. The failure to act on this recommendation had the potential for the resident to experience adverse medication effects such as impaired memory, judgement, and an increased risk of falls. The facility reported a census of 82 residents. Findings Include: Review of Resident #44's admission Record, located in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) under the Profile tab, indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included anxiety disorder and difficulty walking. [...]
  19. D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than 5% for one of five sampled residents observed receiving medications (Resident #170. There were two errors in 30 opportunities, resulting in a medication error rate of 6.67%. The facility reported a census of 82 residents. Findings Include: Review of Resident #170's Clinical Census, located under the Census tab of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) revealed Resident #170 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included seizure like activity and dermatosis. On 05/16/23 at 9:22 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2 was observed preparing medications for Resident #170. LPN 2 stated Resident #170 did not have two medications available that he was supposed to receive. [...]
  20. C
    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
    F838 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 22, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to conduct and document a comprehensive facility-wide assessment to determine what resources were necessary to care for its residents competently during day-to-day operations. The lack of an adequate Facility Assessment had the potential for residents' needs to go unmet and/or result in a lack of services provided by the facility to competently care for 82 residents who resided at the facility at the time of the survey. Findings Include: A review of the Facility Assessment, updated 03/27/23, indicated the Facility Assessment failed to address the following pertinent characteristics affecting day-to-day operations and potential emergency situations: a. A facility-based and community-based all hazards approach Risk Assessment. b. Staffing requirements based on resident acuity levels. c. [...]

Fire safety inspections

12 fire safety citations on file: 2 on July 31, 2025, 6 on August 1, 2024, 4 on May 18, 2023.

Every fire safety citation12 citations
  1. F
    Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
    K 343 · July 31, 2025 · deficient, provider has
  2. F
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · July 31, 2025 · deficient, provider has
  3. F
    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    E 4 · August 1, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Establish emergency prep training and testing.
    E 36 · August 1, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    E 37 · August 1, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · August 1, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · August 1, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · August 1, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. F
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · May 18, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · May 18, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · May 18, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. E
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · May 18, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
September 17, 2024Fine $62,595
September 17, 2024Payment Denial 14 days from October 17, 2024

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.

MeasureThis homeIowaUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.523.823.86
Registered nurses0.530.740.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.313.373.42
Nurse aides2.48
Licensed practical nurses0.51
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)59.4%44.0%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover90.5%42.1%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 3.22 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 3.61 on weekdays and 3.31 on weekends, 8% 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 3.57 in April to June 2025 to 3.52 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.520.533.613.31 0.0%0 of 9085
Oct to Dec 20253.600.533.663.44 0.0%0 of 9285
Jul to Sep 20253.600.693.703.35 3.7%0 of 9283
Apr to Jun 20253.570.693.653.37 12.0%0 of 9179
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Iowa, Jan to Mar 20263.800.713.983.364.7%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.

MeasureThis homeIowaUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
20.317.113.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.31.50.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.42.41.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.03.83.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.92.11.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
29.016.614.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.24.24.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
23.819.415.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
18.020.923.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
15.013.212.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.91.51.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.82.11.8

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.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Care Initiatives5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%03/01/2014
Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na5% or greater mortgage interestOrganization02/01/2025
Beal, MichaelCorporate directorIndividual06/01/2020
Bowen, LaneCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2021
Carothers, Mary JaneCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2023
Childs, KevinCorporate directorIndividual04/01/2023
Corless, PeterCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Krein, KeithCorporate directorIndividual06/29/2022
Rust, ElizabethCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2023
Sturm, DeniseCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2021
Upmeyer, LindaCorporate directorIndividual06/29/2022
Beal, MichaelCorporate officerIndividual06/01/2020
Dixon, DavidCorporate officerIndividual06/01/2016
Drake, EmilyCorporate officerIndividual01/04/2023
Gilyard, TanyaCorporate officerIndividual05/23/2025
Kuhn, JeramyCorporate officerIndividual06/25/2008
McDyer, JessicaCorporate officerIndividual02/22/2023
Volm, JohannaCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2021
Baedke, CharissaOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/01/2024
Eberly, ScottOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/01/2024
McComas, EmilyOperational/managerial controlIndividual02/13/2023
Computershare Corporate Trust Company, NaAdp of the SNFOrganization04/14/2025
Eberly, ScottAdp of the SNFIndividual09/03/2025
McComas, EmilyAdp of the SNFIndividual04/14/2025

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.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 15 problems in this area, most recently on July 31, 2025: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
  2. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on July 31, 2025: "Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments."
  3. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on October 17, 2024: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
  4. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 31, 2025: "Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition"
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.31 hours per resident per day, below the Iowa average of 3.37.

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Common questions

What is Lantern Park Specialty Care's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Lantern Park Specialty Care 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Lantern Park Specialty Care get at its last inspection?
7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 31, 2025. The Iowa average is 6.5.
Has Lantern Park Specialty Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $62,595 in the last three years.
Does Lantern Park 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 Lantern Park Specialty Care?
CMS lists 24 owners and managers, and links the home to Care Initiatives. Legal business name: CARE INITIATIVES.

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