Kingsley Specialty Care

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5

State avg 3.1

Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5

State avg 2.8

Staffing★★★★★ 4/5

State avg 3.7

Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5

State avg 3.3

Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing: 3.63 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN): 0.90 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses: 0.45 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides: 2.28 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total: 3.02 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover: 42.4 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover: 45.5 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left: 2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection: August 7, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle): 17.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints: 8
Citations on record (3 years): 38 health · 12 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
2026-05-21	Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-05-21	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-06-13
2026-05-21	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 2026-06-13
2026-05-21	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 2026-06-13
2026-05-21	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-06-13
2026-05-21	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-06-13
2026-05-21	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 · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-06-13
2025-08-07	Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-06
2025-08-07	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 2025-09-06
2025-08-07	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-06
2025-08-07	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 2025-09-06
2025-08-07	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-06
2025-08-07	Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-06
2025-08-07	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 2025-09-06
2025-08-07	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-06
2025-08-07	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-06
2025-08-07	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-06
2025-01-09	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 2025-01-15
2025-01-09	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 · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-01-15
2024-09-13	Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-11
2024-09-13	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-11
2024-09-13	Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-11
2024-09-13	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 2024-10-11
2024-09-13	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-11
2024-09-13	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 2024-10-11
2024-09-13	Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-11
2024-09-13	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	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-11
2024-09-13	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-11
2024-09-13	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	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-11
2024-09-13	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-11
2024-09-13	Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-11
2024-09-13	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-11
2023-06-29	Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-07-17
2023-06-29	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 2023-07-17
2023-06-29	Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-07-17
2023-06-29	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 2023-07-17
2023-06-29	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-07-17
2023-06-29	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 2023-07-17

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

1 penalty in the last three years, including $27,378 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2026-05-21	Fine	$27,378

Ownership & management

Name	Role	Since
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
Corless, Peter (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Jurgens, Michael (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wiltfang, Patricia (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
Wiltfang, Patricia (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Kingsley Specialty Care?

Kingsley Specialty Care has a 1-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 Kingsley Specialty Care have?

It has 43 certified beds and cares for about 33 residents per day.

Has Kingsley Specialty Care been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $27,378 in the last three years.

Who owns Kingsley 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 Kingsley Specialty Care?

(712) 378-2400. The facility is located at 305 West Third, Kingsley, IA 51028.

Contact & location

Facility details