Wapello Specialty Care

601 Highway 61 South, Wapello, IA 52653 · CCN 165452 · 49 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall5 of 5CMS inspections3 of 5CMS staffing5 of 5CMS quality5 of 5

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29 citation(s) appear in this facility's record, none at CMS's actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels in the last three years.

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Serious inspection findings

2023-09-21 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0690, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

2023-09-21 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2023-09-21 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.09

state median 3.10

Weekend staffing gap

−7%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −7%

RN hours / resident / day

0.71

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

37%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

1 enforcement action(s), totaling $0 in fines.

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

Ownership

Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation. Part of the CARE INITIATIVES chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Northcrest Specialty Care (Waterloo, IA) — CMS overall2 of 5
Odebolt Specialty Care (Odebolt, IA) — CMS overall3 of 5
Dunlap Specialty Care (Dunlap, IA) — CMS overall4 of 5
Creston Specialty Care (Creston, IA) — CMS overall3 of 5
Southridge Specialty Care (Marshalltown, IA) — CMS overall2 of 5
Lantern Park Specialty Care (Coralville, IA) — CMS overall2 of 5
Lyon Specialty Care (Rock Rapids, IA) — CMS overall4 of 5
Corydon Specialty Care (Corydon, IA) — CMS overall4 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: No harm, potential for minimal harm: 1 · Actual harm: 3 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 25

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2025-11-20	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-03	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-03	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-03	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-03	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-03	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-04-11	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-04-11	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-04-11	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0554	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0622	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0637	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0638	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0640	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0644	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0645	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0740	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-21	F0865	Administration Deficiencies	C	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “Wapello Specialty Care, Wapello” at medicare.gov/care-compare.