Northern Mahaska Specialty Care
2401 Crestview Drive, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 · CCN 165274
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 79
- Avg residents/day
- 75.9
- Phone
- 6416733000
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 | 2025-11-24 | 4 | 6.2 | 9.5 | -2.2 better |
| 2 | 2024-10-24 | 2 | 7.0 | 9.8 | -5.0 better |
| 3 | 2023-08-30 | 6 | 7.9 | 9.3 | -1.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.19 | 38.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.42 | 27.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.50 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $46,989
- Number of fines
- 2
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- CARE INITIATIVES
- Facilities in chain
- 43
- Chain avg overall
- 3.00 / 5
Inspection citations (12)1 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-11-24 · Health · corrected 2025-12-01
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.2025-11-24 · Health · corrected 2025-12-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0803Ensure 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.2025-11-24 · Health · corrected 2025-12-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-11-24 · Health · corrected 2025-12-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-02-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-07-06 · Health · corrected 2024-07-07
Immediate jeopardy
- 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.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2023-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-08-30 · Health · corrected 2023-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-30 · Health · corrected 2023-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-08-30 · Health · corrected 2023-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-05-10 · Health · corrected 2023-05-11
Actual harm
- DF0800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.2023-05-10 · Health · corrected 2023-05-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARE INITIATIVES | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2014-03-01 |
| LEWIS, KAITLYN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-03-02 |
| MAHLER, CARLA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-01 |
| WEI, SHIPENG | 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 | — | 2023-01-01 |
| 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 | — | 2025-02-01 |
Other facilities in Oskaloosa
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Heights Care Center | ★★☆☆☆ | 72 |
| Oskaloosa Care Center | ★☆☆☆☆ | 83 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.