Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Wapello Specialty Care
601 Highway 61 South · Wapello, IA 52653 · 49 certified beds
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Public record
CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
15
Inspection history (29)
September 21, 2023 · G
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-21 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-21.GOVSeptember 21, 2023 · D
Citation F0645Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-21 under CMS tag F0645 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-21.GOVSeptember 21, 2023 · D
Citation F0740Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-21 under CMS tag F0740 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-21.GOVSeptember 21, 2023 · D
Citation F0622Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-21 under CMS tag F0622 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-21.GOVSeptember 21, 2023 · D
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-21 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 2023-10-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0554Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-21 under CMS tag F0554 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-21.GOVSeptember 21, 2023 · D
Citation F0644Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-21 under CMS tag F0644 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-21.GOVSeptember 21, 2023 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-21 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-21.GOVSeptember 21, 2023 · G
Citation F0690Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-21 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual 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 2023-10-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Penalties
Total fines on file: $0
Staffing
Latest: 3.38 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)
Staffing trend (2 periods)
- 2025Q43.38 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.38 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
CMS Care Compare chain: Care Initiatives
Chain ID 106 · 43 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 3
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.6
- Chain average staffing rating: 3.6
- Chain average quality measure rating: 3.8
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Care Initiatives
chain · PAC 3870575350
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Typical cost
Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024
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