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Northern Mahaska Specialty Care
2401 Crestview Dr, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
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Northern Mahaska Specialty Care Description
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care is a community that offers nursing care, hospice, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Oskaloosa, 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 8.6 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 4 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.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Skilled Nursing
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- There are mixed reviews regarding the quality of care and services provided. Some family members have reported inadequate rehab care, with infrequent therapy sessions and slow response times for assistance. Additionally, there have been complaints about meals not being delivered as ordered and serious concerns about neglect leading to hospitalization.
- Conversely, several reviewers have praised the facility for its great staff and the excellent care provided to their loved ones, highlighting the welcoming environment and professional, caring attitude during challenging times. Special mention was made of a staff member named Zoey Thompson for her exceptional service.
- Communication has been cited as a significant issue by one reviewer, indicating a potential area for improvement.
- Overall, opinions vary greatly, with some expressing gratitude and satisfaction with the care their family members received, while others have had negative experiences, advising against the facility.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: April 5, 1996
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 79
Total current residents: 71
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: 5
Number of
substantiated complaints: 27
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $114377
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-16 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-16 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-14 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-14 | 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. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-14 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-18 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-14 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-14 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-14 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-05 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-05 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-05 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-05 | 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. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-05 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-05 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-05 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-05 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-06-03 | 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. |
| 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-27 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. |
| 2019-06-18 | 2019-07-01 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. |
| 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-18 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-27 | 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. |
| 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-19 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-26 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-10 | 2023-05-11 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2023-05-10 | 2023-05-11 | 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. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | C | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. |
| 2022-07-16 | 2022-08-10 | K | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-05-18 | nan | 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | nan | 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. |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-14 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-14 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-14 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-14 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-14 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-14 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-10 | 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. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-10 | K | 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. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-02-14 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-10 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-10 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-02-14 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-10 | K | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-10 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-10 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-05 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-05 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-05 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. |
| 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-05 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-05 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-05 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. |
| 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-04 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-04 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-04 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-04 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-02-01 | $650 |
| 2021-06-28 | $975 |
| 2021-12-09 | $72,849 |
| 2021-12-09 | $112,075 |
| 2022-07-16 | $39,904 |
| 2022-07-16 | $61,390 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2021-12-09 | 34 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Oskaloosa which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 11,607 (small town).
- The average income is $63,415, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 24
- Average Temperature: 52.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 132 days of rain, 37 days of snow and 195 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year
- The crime rate is 5.52 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.52 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.94 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.44 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.23 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Hy-Vee
1.4 miles awayFareway
1.5 miles awayWigg's
1.5 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.7 miles awayNone Found
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Banks
Great Southern Bank
1.3 miles awayMidwestOne Bank
1.4 miles awayCommunity 1st Credit Union
1.5 miles awayCommunity First Credit Union
1.5 miles awayTruBank
1.5 miles awayHospitals
Mahaska Health Partnership
1.2 miles awayOskaloosa Care Center
1.5 miles awayPella Regional Health Center
15.3 miles awayMonroe County Hospital
20.2 miles awayKeokuk County Health Center
22.8 miles awayPharmacies
Mahaska Drug
1.3 miles awayHy-Vee Pharmacy
1.4 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
1.7 miles awayDentists
Town Square Dental Care
1.3 miles awayPella Orthodontics
15.5 miles awayKapple Dental Associates Center
23.0 miles awayAspen Dental
23.1 miles awayParks
Vanderbilt Park
0.9 miles awayHewitt Jaycee Park
1.3 miles awayCity Square Park
1.4 miles awayKeating Jaycee Park
1.7 miles awayCaldwell Park
2.1 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Penn Central Mall
1.4 miles awayCulture
McGrew Fine Arts Center
0.4 miles awayGeorge Daily Community Auditorium
0.5 miles awayAmphitheatre
2.3 miles awayDouwstra Auditorium
15.5 miles awayCox-Snow Music Center
15.5 miles awayRestaurants
The Peppertree
0.7 miles awayAsian Buffet
1.3 miles awayTasos Steakhouse
1.3 miles awayMaid-Rite
1.4 miles awayChuong Garden
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