State Center Specialty Care
Nursing Home · State Center, IA
CMS certification number165390
Contact & location
702 Third Street NWState Center, IA 50247
Marshall County
- Phone
- (641) 384-5407
- ZIP code
- 50247 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 39
- Residents per day
- 32.7 (84% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Care Initiatives
- Chain
- Care Initiatives (43 facilities, avg 2.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 1, 1998
- 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
- 3.41 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.85 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.22 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.34 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.18 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40.0 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 22, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 20 health · 22 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | 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 2026-02-03 |
| 2026-01-22 | 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 2026-02-03 |
| 2026-01-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2026-01-22 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2025-11-19 | 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 2025-11-20 |
| 2024-11-21 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-21 | 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 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-21 | 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 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-21 | 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 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-21 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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 2024-10-18 |
| 2023-12-20 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-21 |
| 2023-12-20 | 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 2023-12-21 |
| 2023-08-30 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-25 |
| 2023-08-30 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-25 |
| 2023-08-30 | 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 2023-09-25 |
| 2023-08-30 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-25 |
| 2023-08-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-25 |
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 | |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gijima, Desire (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Oehlertz, Chase (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 | |
| Gijima, Desire (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mahler, Carla (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Oehlertz, Chase (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of State Center Specialty Care?
State Center Specialty Care has a 5-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 State Center Specialty Care have?
It has 39 certified beds and cares for about 33 residents per day.
Has State Center Specialty Care been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns State Center 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 State Center Specialty Care?
(641) 384-5407. The facility is located at 702 Third Street NW, State Center, IA 50247.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.