Chariton Specialty Care
1214 North Seventh Street, Chariton, IA 50049 · CCN 165305
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 60
- Avg residents/day
- 39.4
- Phone
- 6417745921
Inspection history vs Iowa & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Iowa avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-01-30 | 8 | 6.2 | 9.5 | +1.8 worse |
| 2 | 2024-03-07 | 5 | 7.0 | 9.8 | -2.0 better |
| 3 | 2023-01-19 | 5 | 7.9 | 9.3 | -2.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 3 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.15 | 51.4% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.72 | 50.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.58 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $15,134
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- CARE INITIATIVES
- Facilities in chain
- 43
- Chain avg overall
- 3.00 / 5
Inspection citations (18)1 immediate jeopardy
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0803Ensure 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.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-01-19 · Health · corrected 2023-01-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2023-01-19 · Health · corrected 2023-01-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARE INITIATIVES | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2010-11-12 |
| MAHLER, CARLA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-01-01 |
| OBEN, PATRICK | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-01 |
| YOUNG, VANESSA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-03-16 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-06-01 |
| BOWEN, LANE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-01 |
| CAROTHERS, MARY JANE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-01-01 |
| CHILDS, KEVIN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-04-01 |
| CORLESS, PETER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-01-01 |
| KREIN, KEITH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-06-29 |
| RUST, ELIZABETH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-01-01 |
| STURM, DENISE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-01 |
| UPMEYER, LINDA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-06-29 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-06-01 |
| DIXON, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-06-01 |
| DRAKE, EMILY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-01-04 |
| GILYARD, TANYA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2025-05-23 |
| KUHN, JERAMY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2008-06-25 |
| MCDYER, JESSICA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-02-22 |
| COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | — | 2024-01-01 |
Other facilities in Chariton
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.