D69

Northern Mahaska Specialty Care

Grade D 69/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

79

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$46,989

Last Survey

N/A

2401 Crestview Drive, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
6416733000

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.46h
LPN
0.65h
CNA
2.39h
Total
3.50h
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 Mar 2014

100%

LEWIS, KAITLYN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Mar 2023

MAHLER, CARLA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2024

WEI, SHIPENG

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2024

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 Jan 2023

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

VOLM, JOHANNA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2021

COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST

Organization5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTSince Feb 2025

Penalties & Fines (2)

$46,989total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Jul 6, 2024Fine$39,033
May 10, 2023Fine$7,956

Health Inspection Deficiencies (12)

November 24, 2025Health4 deficiencies
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

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 Dec 1, 2025
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 Dec 1, 2025
0803EMinimal harm, Pattern

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 Dec 1, 2025
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2025
February 26, 2025Health1 deficiency
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 Feb 27, 2025
July 6, 2024Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 7, 2024
December 21, 2023Health1 deficiency
0584EMinimal harm, Pattern

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 Dec 22, 2023
August 30, 2023Health3 deficiencies
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 20, 2023
0725EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 20, 2023
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 20, 2023
May 10, 2023Health2 deficiencies1 severe
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 11, 2023
0800DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected May 11, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Northern Mahaska Specialty Care?

Northern Mahaska Specialty Care in Oskaloosa, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 68.8 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 Northern Mahaska Specialty Care?

Northern Mahaska Specialty Care has an overall CMS star rating of 2 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 Northern Mahaska Specialty Care have?

Northern Mahaska Specialty Care has 12 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 Northern Mahaska Specialty Care been fined?

Yes. Northern Mahaska Specialty Care has $46,989 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.

How many beds does Northern Mahaska Specialty Care have?

Northern Mahaska Specialty Care has 79 certified beds with approximately 75 current residents (95% occupancy). The facility is located at 2401 Crestview Drive, Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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