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Chariton Specialty Care
1214 N 7Th St, Chariton, IA 50049
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Chariton Specialty Care Description
Chariton Specialty Care is a community that offers nursing care, hospice, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 22.6 miles outside the small town of Knoxville, Iowa and is part of the Care Initiatives network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- A family member expressed deep gratitude for the loving care provided to their mother over 7 years, especially during her final days.
- Visitors living 14 hours away praised the staff for being helpful, friendly, and attentive to their grandparents' needs, making it a welcoming home.
- The team at Chariton received congratulations for a great annual survey, highlighting their excellence.
- General praise for the staff being described as awesome.
- A current team member commended the hardworking and caring nature of the staff, appreciating the personal dedication to resident care.
Negative Reviews:
- A review reported witnessing abuse and neglect, claiming it was the worst facility they've encountered in their 20 years in the medical field, leading to potential legal action.
- A widow shared frustration over difficulties in contacting the facility regarding her late husband's account, experiencing long hold times and unreturned calls.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Dec. 1, 1996
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 60
Total current residents: 48
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 3
Number of
substantiated complaints: 26
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $142860
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-31 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2023-01-23 | 2023-02-02 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-30 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-30 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-23 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2023-01-23 | 2023-02-06 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-23 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-11-08 | 2021-12-13 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. |
| 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-24 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-19 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-19 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-22 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-18 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-16 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-12 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-18 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-22 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-23 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements. |
| 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-19 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-19 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2020-01-06 | 2020-01-15 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2020-01-06 | 2020-01-15 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. |
| 2020-01-06 | 2020-01-06 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2020-01-06 | 2020-01-06 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-19 | 2023-01-20 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2023-01-19 | 2023-01-20 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-06 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-06 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-06 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-09 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | C | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-02-23 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-02-23 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2020-08-26 | 2020-09-23 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2020-08-26 | 2020-09-23 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-12-31 | 2020-01-20 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-11-22 | $148,825 |
| 2021-11-22 | $142,860 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Knoxville which is 22.6 miles away and has a population of 7,248 (very small town).
- The average income is $55,631, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 24
- Average Temperature: 52.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 128 days of rain, 38 days of snow and 197 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.3 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Hy-Vee
1.4 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
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Banks
Great Western Investments
1.0 miles awayIowa State Savings Bank
13.8 miles awayHospitals
Lucas County Health Center
0.0 miles awayWayne County Hospital
18.9 miles awayKnoxville Hospital
21.7 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
1.4 miles awayDentists
Prairie Trails Dental Clinic
19.1 miles awayKnoxville Dental Center
22.6 miles awayParks
The Labyrinth
0.2 miles awayNorth Park
0.5 miles awayPractice Fields
0.7 miles awayChariton
0.7 miles awayYocom Park
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1.1 miles awayBreadaux Pizza
1.1 miles awayMonarch Mexican Restaurant
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