Corning Specialty Care
Nursing Home · Corning, IA
CMS certification number165285
Contact & location
1614 Northgate DriveCorning, IA 50841
Adams County
- Phone
- (641) 322-4061
- ZIP code
- 50841 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day
- 25.0 (63% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Care Initiatives
- Chain
- Care Initiatives (43 facilities, avg 2.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- August 1, 1996
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.43 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.74 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.65 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.03 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.16 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 43.5 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 18, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 19 health · 25 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-19 |
| 2026-02-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-19 |
| 2025-05-28 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-28 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-01-23 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-08 |
| 2025-01-23 | 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 limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-08 |
| 2025-01-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-08 |
| 2025-01-23 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-08 |
| 2025-01-23 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-08 |
| 2025-01-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-08 |
| 2025-01-23 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-08 |
| 2025-01-23 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-08 |
| 2025-01-23 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-08 |
| 2024-07-05 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-26 |
| 2024-02-08 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-08 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-08 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-23 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Care Initiatives (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gijima, Desire (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rinner, Megan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Beal, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bowen, Lane (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carothers, Mary Jane (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Childs, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Corless, Peter (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Krein, Keith (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rust, Elizabeth (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sturm, Denise (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Upmeyer, Linda (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Beal, Michael (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dixon, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Drake, Emily (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gilyard, Tanya (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kuhn, Jeramy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McDyer, Jessica (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Boeve, Destiny (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gijima, Desire (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rinner, Megan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Corning Specialty Care?
Corning Specialty Care has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.
How many beds does Corning Specialty Care have?
It has 40 certified beds and cares for about 25 residents per day.
Has Corning Specialty Care been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Corning Specialty Care?
It is part of Care Initiatives and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Corning Specialty Care?
(641) 322-4061. The facility is located at 1614 Northgate Drive, Corning, IA 50841.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.