State Center Specialty Care
702 Third Street NW, State Center, IA 50247 · CCN 165390
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 39
- Avg residents/day
- 31.6
- Phone
- 6414832812
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 | 2024-11-21 | 8 | 6.2 | 9.5 | +1.8 worse |
| 2 | 2023-08-30 | 6 | 7.0 | 9.8 | -1.0 better |
| 3 | 2022-07-19 | 18 | 7.9 | 9.3 | +10.1 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.25 | 41.9% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.81 | 33.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.27 | — |
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 (32)1 actual harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06
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.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06
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.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-10-18
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.2023-12-20 · Health · corrected 2023-12-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2023-12-20 · Health · corrected 2023-12-21
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.2023-08-30 · Health · corrected 2023-09-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-08-30 · Health · corrected 2023-09-25
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.2023-08-30 · Health · corrected 2023-09-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-08-30 · Health · corrected 2023-09-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-08-30 · Health · corrected 2023-09-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-11
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.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-11
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.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-11
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.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-11
Actual harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-11
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.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-11
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.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-11
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.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARE INITIATIVES | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2000-07-01 |
| GIJIMA, DESIRE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-01 |
| MAHLER, CARLA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-01 |
| OEHLERTZ, CHASE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-03-07 |
| 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 | — | 2021-01-01 |
| 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 | — | 2025-01-01 |
Other facilities in State Center
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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.