nursing home in Wapello, IA
Wapello Specialty Care
601 Highway 61 South, Wapello, IA 52653 · (319) 523-2001
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Wapello Specialty Care at a glance
Wapello Specialty Care is a 49-bed non-profit nursing home in Wapello, Iowa (Louisa County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 20, 2025) found 1 health citation. The Iowa average is 6.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 37.2% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 49
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Care Initiatives
- Medicare-certified since
- April 3, 2002
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Louisa County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165452
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.41 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.10 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.23 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.03 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 37.2% | 44% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 20% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 30 | 54.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 49 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 39 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 79.2% | 81.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.3% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 9.2% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 8.3% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 11.5% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.6% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1.1% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.8% | 4.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 15.2% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22% | 25.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.6% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92.9% | 73.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 88.4% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 29 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 19, 2025 |
| November 20, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 2, 2025 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 9, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 15, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Complaint | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2024 |
| September 21, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 25, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 21, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Complaint | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Complaint | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Complaint | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0622 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0865 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $0 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2023 | Payment Denial | 35 days from October 25, 2023 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARE INITIATIVES Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/12/2010 |
| COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/11/2025 |
| PARIS, KRISTEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/11/2025 |
| WEI, SHIPENG Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| BOWEN, LANE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| CAROTHERS, MARY JANE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| CHILDS, KEVIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2023 |
| CORLESS, PETER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| KREIN, KEITH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/29/2022 |
| RUST, ELIZABETH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| STURM, DENISE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| UPMEYER, LINDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/29/2022 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| DIXON, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| DRAKE, EMILY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/04/2023 |
| GILYARD, TANYA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2025 |
| KUHN, JERAMY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2008 |
| MCDYER, JESSICA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/22/2023 |
| VOLM, JOHANNA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| BAEDKE, CHARISSA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| PARIS, KRISTEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/12/2023 |
| WEI, SHIPENG Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wapello Specialty Care's rating?
Wapello Specialty Care has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Wapello Specialty Care receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Wapello Specialty Care accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Wapello Specialty Care?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Care Initiatives. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Wapello Specialty Care and how do I contact it?
Wapello Specialty Care is at 601 Highway 61 South, Wapello, IA 52653. Phone: (319) 523-2001.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.