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Chariton Specialty Care

Grade C 73/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

60

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$15,134

Last Survey

N/A

1214 North Seventh Street, Chariton, IA 50049
6417745921

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.82h
LPN
0.55h
CNA
2.22h
Total
3.58h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

CARE INITIATIVES

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Nov 2010

100%

MAHLER, CARLA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2025

OBEN, PATRICK

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2024

YOUNG, VANESSA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Mar 2022

BEAL, MICHAEL

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jun 2020

BOWEN, LANE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

CAROTHERS, MARY JANE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2023

CHILDS, KEVIN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2023

CORLESS, PETER

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2025

KREIN, KEITH

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jun 2022

RUST, ELIZABETH

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2023

STURM, DENISE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

UPMEYER, LINDA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jun 2022

BEAL, MICHAEL

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2020

DIXON, DAVID

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2016

DRAKE, EMILY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2023

GILYARD, TANYA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2025

KUHN, JERAMY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2008

MCDYER, JESSICA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 2023

COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST

Organization5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTSince Jan 2024

Penalties & Fines (1)

$15,134total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Sep 14, 2023Fine$15,134

Health Inspection Deficiencies (18)

September 18, 2025Health1 deficiency
0804EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 30, 2025
January 30, 2025Health7 deficiencies
0582DMinimal harm, Isolated

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 11, 2025
0637DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 11, 2025
0656EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 11, 2025
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 11, 2025
0803DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure 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.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 11, 2025
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 11, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 11, 2025
March 7, 2024Health5 deficiencies
0584DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 19, 2024
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 19, 2024
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 19, 2024
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 19, 2024
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 19, 2024
September 14, 2023Health3 deficiencies1 severe
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 15, 2023
0684JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 15, 2023
0726EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 15, 2023
January 19, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 20, 2023
0726DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 20, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Chariton Specialty Care?

Chariton Specialty Care in Chariton, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 72.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Chariton Specialty Care?

Chariton Specialty Care has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Chariton Specialty Care have?

Chariton Specialty Care has 18 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Chariton Specialty Care been fined?

Yes. Chariton Specialty Care has $15,134 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.

How many beds does Chariton Specialty Care have?

Chariton Specialty Care has 60 certified beds with approximately 39 current residents (65% occupancy). The facility is located at 1214 North Seventh Street, Chariton, Iowa 50049. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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