Fonda Specialty Care
607 Queen Street, Fonda, IA 50540 · CCN 165312
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 46
- Avg residents/day
- 42.4
- Phone
- 7122884441
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 | 2025-02-27 | 0 | 6.2 | 9.5 | -6.2 better |
| 2 | 2023-11-20 | 11 | 7.0 | 9.8 | +4.0 worse |
| 3 | 2022-10-24 | 17 | 7.9 | 9.3 | +9.1 worse |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.07 | 39.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.42 | 33.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.09 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- CARE INITIATIVES
- Facilities in chain
- 43
- Chain avg overall
- 3.00 / 5
Inspection citations (28)1 actual harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2023-11-20 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2023-11-20 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-11-20 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2023-11-20 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-11-20 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-11-20 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-11-20 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-11-20 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-11-20 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-03-21
Actual harm
- DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2022-10-24 · Health · corrected 2022-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2022-10-24 · Health · corrected 2022-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-10-24 · Health · corrected 2022-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2022-10-24 · Health · corrected 2022-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-10-24 · Health · corrected 2022-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-10-24 · Health · corrected 2022-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.2022-10-24 · Health · corrected 2022-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2022-10-24 · Health · corrected 2022-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2022-10-24 · Health · corrected 2022-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2022-10-24 · Health · corrected 2022-11-17
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.2022-10-24 · Health · corrected 2022-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-10-24 · Health · corrected 2022-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2022-10-24 · Health · corrected 2022-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARE INITIATIVES | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2011-09-01 |
| BOEVE, DESTINY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-01 |
| DUGDALE, EMILY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-04-06 |
| EPPERSON, FAITH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-01-13 |
| WHYMS, BRIAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-01 |
| 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 |
| VOLM, JOHANNA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2021-01-01 |
| COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | — | 2025-01-01 |
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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.