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Corning Specialty Care
1614 Northgate Drive, Corning, IA 50841
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Corning Specialty Care, in Corning, Iowa, is certified for 40 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Care Initiatives chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 11, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 47.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 43.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Adams Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 19 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 47.5 | 47.5 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.5% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Feb 2026, 23 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: D ×14 E ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 28 May 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 28 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Jul 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0584 | Honor 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.5%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.0% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.1% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.6% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Care Initiatives. Chain: Care Initiatives (43 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care Initiatives | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/01/1989 |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Corning Specialty Care been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Corning Specialty Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Corning Specialty Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Corning Specialty Care?
It is part of the Care Initiatives chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Care Initiatives. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Corning Specialty Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.