Oakwood Specialty Care

Nursing Home · Albia, IA

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number165313

Contact & location

200 16th Avenue East
Albia, IA 52531
Monroe County
Phone
(641) 932-7105
ZIP code
52531 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
54
Residents per day
47.4 (88% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Care Initiatives
Chain
Care Initiatives (43 facilities, avg 2.9★)
Medicare certified since
February 12, 1997
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.26 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.54 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.70 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.03 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.84 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
31.7 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
28.6 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 4, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
18 health · 1 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-09-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-05
2024-09-05 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-13
2024-09-05 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
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-13
2024-09-05 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-13
2024-09-05 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-13
2024-09-05 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 2024-09-13
2024-09-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-13
2024-05-29 Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-15
2023-10-23 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-03
2023-10-23 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-03
2023-06-15 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-03
2023-06-15 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-03
2023-06-15 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-03
2023-06-15 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-03
2023-06-15 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-03
2023-06-15 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-03
2023-06-15 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-03
2023-06-15 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-03

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

NameRoleSince
Care Initiatives (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na (organization)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dufur, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wei, Shipeng (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
Volm, Johanna (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Beal, Michael (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dufur, David (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mahler, Carla (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wei, Shipeng (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Oakwood Specialty Care?

Oakwood 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 Oakwood Specialty Care have?

It has 54 certified beds and cares for about 47 residents per day.

Has Oakwood Specialty Care been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Oakwood 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 Oakwood Specialty Care?

(641) 932-7105. The facility is located at 200 16th Avenue East, Albia, IA 52531.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.