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Northern Mahaska Specialty Care
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UPDATED JUL 2026
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Crystal Heights Care Center
1514 High Avenue West · Oskaloosa, IA 52577 · 72 certified beds
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Public record
CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV
Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
13
Inspection history (16)
December 8, 2025 · D
Citation F0760Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-08 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-08.GOVJune 26, 2025 · D
Citation F0725Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-26 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-26.GOVJune 26, 2025 · D
Citation F0567Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-26 under CMS tag F0567 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-26.GOVJune 26, 2025 · E
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-26 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-26.GOVJune 26, 2025 · E
Citation F0679Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-26 under CMS tag F0679 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-26.GOVJune 26, 2025 · D
Citation F0699Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-26 under CMS tag F0699 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-26.GOVJune 26, 2025 · D
Citation F0690Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-26 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-26.GOVJune 26, 2025 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-26 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-26.GOVJune 26, 2025 · D
Citation F0578Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-26 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-26.GOVJune 26, 2025 · D
Citation F0697Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-26 under CMS tag F0697 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-26.GOVJune 26, 2025 · D
Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-26 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-26.GOVJune 26, 2025 · D
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-26 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-26.GOVDecember 7, 2023 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-07 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-07.GOVDecember 7, 2023 · D
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-07 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-07.GOVDecember 7, 2023 · D
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-07 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-07.GOVDecember 7, 2023 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-07 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-07.GOV
Penalties
Total fines on file: $10,489
Staffing
Latest: 2.94 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)
Staffing trend (2 periods)
- 2025Q42.94 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-012.94 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
CMS Care Compare chain: The Ensign Group
Chain ID 507 · 342 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 3.2
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.9
- Chain average staffing rating: 2.4
- Chain average quality measure rating: 4.4
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: The Ensign Group INC
chain · PAC 3476460494
Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.
Typical cost
Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical IA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Nursing Homes
Median · IA$7,858/moSee full IA cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024
Nursing Homes
Median · IA$9,277/moSee full IA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025
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