Wapello Specialty Care

Nursing Home · Wapello, IA

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number165452

Contact & location

601 Highway 61 South
Wapello, IA 52653
Louisa County

Phone: (319) 523-2001
ZIP code: 52653 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds: 49
Residents per day: 38.8 (79% occupied)
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Legal name: Care Initiatives
Chain: Care Initiatives (43 facilities, avg 2.9★)
Medicare certified since: April 3, 2002
Participates in: Medicare and Medicaid
Council: Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5

State avg 3.1

Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5

State avg 2.8

Staffing★★★★★ 5/5

State avg 3.7

Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5

State avg 3.3

Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

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: 3.41 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN): 1.10 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses: 0.08 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides: 2.23 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total: 3.03 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover: 37.2 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover: 20.0 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left: 0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection: November 20, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle): 1.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints: 0
Citations on record (3 years): 29 health · 5 fire safety · includes actual harm

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
2025-11-20	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-12-02
2024-10-03	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 2024-10-17
2024-10-03	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 2024-10-17
2024-10-03	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 2024-10-17
2024-10-03	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 2024-10-17
2024-10-03	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-17
2024-04-11	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-04-24
2024-04-11	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 2024-04-24
2024-04-11	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 2024-04-24
2023-09-21	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	G Actual harm	Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-09-21	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	G Actual harm	Corrected 2023-11-29
2023-09-21	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	G Actual harm	Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-09-21	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	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-09-21	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 2023-10-20
2023-09-21	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-09-21	Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-11-29
2023-09-21	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	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-09-21	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. F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-09-21	Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-11-29
2023-09-21	Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-11-29
2023-09-21	Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-09-21	Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-11-29
2023-09-21	PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-09-21	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 2023-10-20
2023-09-21	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 2023-10-20
2023-09-21	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 2023-10-20
2023-09-21	Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-09-21	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	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-11-29
2023-09-21	Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies	C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2023-10-20

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.

Date	Type	Amount
2023-09-21	Payment Denial	35 days payment denial

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
Paris, Kristen (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
Baedke, Charissa (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Paris, Kristen (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wei, Shipeng (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Wapello Specialty Care?

Wapello 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 Wapello Specialty Care have?

It has 49 certified beds and cares for about 39 residents per day.

Has Wapello Specialty Care been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty in the last three years.

Who owns Wapello 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 Wapello Specialty Care?

(319) 523-2001. The facility is located at 601 Highway 61 South, Wapello, IA 52653.

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