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Correctionville Specialty Care
1116 East Highway 20, Correctionville, IA 51016
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.
Correctionville Specialty Care, in Correctionville, Iowa, is certified for 39 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Care Initiatives chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 42 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 7, 24 by cycle, most recent first), 7 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 107.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $60K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 51.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Woodbury Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 42 | 30 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 107.7 | 45.7 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.6% | 49.3% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $60,316 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 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: 31 Dec 2025, 15 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: J ×5 G ×2 D ×28 E ×7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 May 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 May 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 May 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 May 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 May 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 15 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. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Jan 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | 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 | 12 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Nov 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2023 | Payment denial | — | 55 days |
| 19 Oct 2023 | Fine | $28,677 | |
| 24 Aug 2023 | Fine | $31,639 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.6%, RNs 66.7%; 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 | 13.6% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.1% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 37.3% | 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% | 11/12/2010 |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Woodbury County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke'S Regional Medical Center SNF | Sioux City | 20 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15.0 | — | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Sunrise Retirement Community | Sioux City | 74 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 14.9 | — | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Accura Healthcare of Sioux City, LLC | Sioux City | 46 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 45.7 | — | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Holy Spirit Retirement Home | Sioux City | 78 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 38.5 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Casa De Paz Health Care Center | Sioux City | 71 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 50.7 | — | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Embassy Rehab and Care Centerabuse icon | Sergeant Bluff | 60 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 45.0 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Pioneer Valley Living and Rehab | Sergeant Bluff | 66 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 55 | 83.3 | — | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Westwood Specialty Care | Sioux City | 85 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 79 | 92.9 | $181K | 29 Apr 2026 |
All 9 facilities in Woodbury County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Correctionville Specialty Care been cited for?
42 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 7 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Correctionville Specialty Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $60K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Correctionville Specialty Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Correctionville 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 Correctionville Specialty Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 31 Dec 2025.
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.