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Southridge Specialty Care
309 West Merle Hibbs Blvd., Marshalltown, IA 50158
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.
Southridge Specialty Care, in Marshalltown, Iowa, is certified for 82 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Care Initiatives chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 9, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 30.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $45K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 29.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Marshall Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 25 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.5 | 47.6 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 29.2% | 40.0% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $45,406 | $9,350 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 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: 29 May 2025, 20 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: K ×1 G ×1 D ×21 E ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | K | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 19 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 19 Dec 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 | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2024 | Payment denial | — | 25 days |
| 26 Sep 2024 | Fine | $45,406 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 29.2%, RNs 36.4%; 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 | 7.8% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.1% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.6% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.4% | 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% | 03/01/2014 |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
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 Marshall County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Veterans Home | Marshalltown | 702 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0.3 | — | 17 Nov 2025 |
| State Center Specialty Care | State Center | 39 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 51.3 | — | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Accura Healthcare of Marshalltownabuse icon | Marshalltown | 84 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 47.6 | $9K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Harmony Marshalltown | Marshalltown | 72 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 46 | 63.9 | $79K | 20 May 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Marshall County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Southridge Specialty Care been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Southridge Specialty Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $45K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Southridge Specialty Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Southridge 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 Southridge Specialty Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 29 May 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.