Manly Specialty Care
601 E South Street, Manly, IA 50456 · Worth County · (641) 454-2223
44 certified beds, about 39 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165226 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 5, 2026, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 21 health citations since January 2024, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,627 in the last three years; the largest was $13,627, and the latest is dated January 17, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.60 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.98 of those hours.
27.0% 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 21 health citations on file.
March 5, 2026Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to document non-pharmacological interventions prior to administering anti-anxiety medication for anxiety and/or restlessness for 1 of 1 resident sampled (Resident #39). The facility identified a census of 36.
- E Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, and staff interviews the facility failed to report allegations of abuse to the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #5, Resident #39, and Resident #20). The investigation determined the facility failed to report when Resident #39 pushed Resident #5 in one incident and grabbed her in another incident. in addition, the facility failed to report when Resident #39 poked Resident #20 in the head. The facility reported a census of 36 residents.
- E Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, and staff interviews the facility failed to investigate and review interventions to ensure interviews are adequate to prevent further abuse for a known resident with a history of aggression for resident-to-resident abuse for 2 of 3 resident reviewed. (Residents #5, #20, and #39). Resident #39 grabbed Resident #5 and poked Resident #20 in the head. The facility reported a census of 36 residents.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, facility policy review and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure staff protected and prevented resident-to-resident abuse for 1 of 3 reviewed (Resident #45). Resident #39 hit Resident #45 on the right upper arm. At the time of the incident Resident #45 sat with a staff member. The staff member failed to intervene until after Resident #39 hit Resident #45. Resident #39 had a known history of resident-to-resident altercations and the facility failed to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions to prevent harm to other residents, see F609 and F610 for additional information regarding additional incidents. The facility reported a census of 36 residents.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews and policy review the facility failed to maintain a sanitary kitchen; failed to serve and prepare food in accordance with professional standards for food safety to reduce the risk of cross contamination and food borne illness. The facility reported a census of 36 residents.
February 27, 2025Standard inspection · 7 citations
- F Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility records, review of the Facility Assessment, and staff interviews, the facility failed to have a clinically qualified nutrition professional who met the required qualifications of a Certified Dietary Manager or a full time Registered Dietician. The facility reported a census of 41 residents. Findings Include: On 2/24/25 at 10:20 AM, Staff A, [NAME] stated the facility didn't have a kitchen manager and haven't had one for approximately six months. She stated worked there for approximately three years. Staff A stated she assisted with some duties such as ordering supplies but she is not officially the kitchen manager. On 2/26/25 at 10:12 AM, the Administrator stated the prior Certified Dietary Manager, still worked at the facility but no longer in that position worked approximately 25 hours a week. He added she occasionally did pick up extra shifts. [...]
- E Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure all residents received medication as ordered by a physician; and failed to prevent potentially serious medication errors when staff administered the wrong medications or dosage from 5/8/24 to 2/21/25 for 8 of 8 residents reviewed (Residents #6, #8, #35, 38, #44, #145, #146, #147, and #148). The facility reported a census of 41 residents.
- E Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, facility documentation, staff, and resident interview, the facility failed to follow the posted menu and serve the appropriate portions for 3 of 3 residents who received pureed diets (Residents #13, #21, and #24). In addition, the facility failed to serve the ordered therapeutic menu for 5 of 5 residents with an order for low sodium diets. Additionally, 2 residents, (Residents #8 and #11) didn't get the substitution menu as they requested. 2 other residents (Residents #20 and #38) didn't receive their double proteins as directed on their menu cards. In addition, the facility had 19 residents with an order for the NIP (Nutritional Intervention Program), adding extra foods/calorie/nutrition to their meals. Of the 19 residents with the NIP on their menu cards, 9 of them didn't receive any extra food on their trays. The facility reported a census of 41 residents. [...]
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, guidance from the 2022 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code, and facility policy, the facility failed to serve food within the acceptable temperature range. The facility reported a census of 41 residents.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual the facility failed to accurately code 2 of 12 residents' (Residents #1 and #33) Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment. The facility reported a census of 41 residents.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to follow the comprehensive Care Plan for 1 of 12 (Resident #24) reviewed for Care Plans. The facility reported a census of 41 residents.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, resident and staff interview the facility failed to update resident Care Plans for 2 of 12 residents reviewed (Residents #7 and #33) for Care Planning. The facility reported a census of 41 residents.
April 25, 2024Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to provide the Dietitian approved menu for 4 of 4 residents who were on a pureed diet (Residents #12, #22, #37 and #38). During the lunch observation on 4/24/24, observed four residents did not receive pureed bread per therapeutic menu. The facility reported a census of 37 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 and staff interview the facility failed to send notice to State Long Term Care Ombudsman of transfer for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Residents #13 and #26). The facility reported a census of 37 residents.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete a new Preadmission and Resident Review (PASRR) evaluation as required for 1 of 1 reviewed (Resident # 36). The facility reported a census of 37 residents.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to properly care for and accurately document pressure ulcers for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #23). During a pressure ulcer dressing change, observed the staff failed to use a cleanser to clean Resident #23's sacral/coccyx (tailbone area) pressure ulcer. During record review of this resident's pressure ulcers, determined the facility didn't update the stages of the pressure ulcers with worsening changes. The facility reported a census of 37 residents.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to forward a pharmacy recommendation for the physician to re evaluate the renewal of a 14-day PRN (as needed) Haloperidol (Haldol)(antipsychotic) for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for medication regimen review (Resident #33). The facility reported a census of 37 residents.
- D Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on facility record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to have the minimum required members at the Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) meetings to identify issues with respect to which quality assessment and assurance activities are necessary. The facility reported a census of 37 residents.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, staff interview and policy review the facility failed perform proper hand hygiene and proper personal protective equipment guidelines to prevent the spread of potential infection and germs during peri cares for 1 of 1 resident reviewed (Resident # 13). The facility reported a census of 37 residents.
January 17, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- J Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview with staff, family and medical professionals, and record and policy review the facility failed to adequately plan for resident's discharge for 1 of 4 residents reviewed. Resident #1 was admitted to the facility after surgery to install a feeding tube. The facility failed to teach her how to use the feeding tube pump, and failed to ensure she had all the needed supplies and medications when she returned home. This failure resulted in the hospitalization of the resident related to dehydration, failure to thrive and urinary tract infection, therefore causing an Immediate Jeopardy to the health, safety and security of the residents. The State Agency informed the facility of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) that began as of 1/1/24, on 1/10/24 at 9:57 AM. The facility removed the Immediate Jeopardy on 1/10/24 with the following actions: a. [...]
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and record review the facility failed to prevent accidents and injuries from falls for 2 of 3 residents reviewed. Resident #2 had a change in condition with increased weakness and fell from the EZ Stand mechanical lift while being transferred. During a transfer with the EZ Stand, staff failed to tighten the waist belt for Resident #4. The facility reported a census of 40 residents.
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 2 on March 5, 2026, 1 on February 27, 2025, 1 on April 25, 2024.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
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) | 3.60 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.98 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.30 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.38 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.24 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 27.0% | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 11.1% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.07 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 3.72 on weekdays and 3.30 on weekends, 11% 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 3.63 in April to June 2025 to 3.60 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 | 3.60 | 0.98 | 3.72 | 3.30 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 39 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.54 | 0.93 | 3.66 | 3.21 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 39 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.37 | 0.92 | 3.44 | 3.17 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 41 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.63 | 0.99 | 3.74 | 3.34 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 39 |
| 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 | 11.1 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.0 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.8 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.6 | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.4 | 19.4 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 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% | 03/01/2014 |
| 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 | 06/25/2012 | |
| 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 | |
| Burkgren, Jeffery | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/19/2023 | |
| Oben, Patrick | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/14/2025 | |
| Burkgren, Jeffery | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/14/2025 | |
| Oben, Patrick | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/31/2025 |
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.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on March 5, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on February 27, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 5, 2026: "Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 27, 2025: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.30 hours per resident per day, below the Iowa average of 3.37.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center Mason City, 9.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center Mason City, 10.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Lutheran Retirement Home Northwood, 11.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Nora Springs Care Center Nora Springs, 13.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Oakwood Care Center Clear Lake, 13.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar Saint Ansgar, 15.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
- Osage Rehab and Health Care Center Osage, 19.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 44 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 Manly Specialty Care's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Manly Specialty Care 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Manly Specialty Care get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 5, 2026. The Iowa average is 6.5.
- Has Manly Specialty Care been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,627 in the last three years.
- Does Manly 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 Manly Specialty Care?
- CMS lists 24 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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