Nursing homes › Iowa › Kingsley Specialty Care
305 West Third, Kingsley, IA 51028 · 7123782400 · 43 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Care Initiatives, a group operating 43 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $861,207 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.63 (Iowa median: 3.69). RN hours: 0.90. Weekend total: 3.02. Nursing staff turnover: 42%.
All-time on record: 38 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-05-21 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-13 |
| 2026-05-21 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-13 |
| 2026-05-21 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-13 |
| 2026-05-21 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-13 |
| 2026-05-21 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-13 |
| 2026-05-21 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-13 |
| 2025-08-07 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-09-06 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-06 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-06 |
| 2025-08-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-06 |
| 2025-08-07 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-06 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-06 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-06 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-06 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-06 |
| 2025-08-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-06 |
| 2025-01-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-15 |
| 2025-01-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-15 |
| 2024-09-13 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-09-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-09-13 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-09-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-09-13 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-09-13 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-09-13 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-09-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-09-13 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-09-13 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-09-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-09-13 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-09-13 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2023-06-29 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Health | corrected 2023-07-17 |
| 2023-06-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-07-17 |
| 2023-06-29 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-17 |
| 2023-06-29 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-17 |
| 2023-06-29 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-17 |
| 2023-06-29 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-17 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Fine | $27,378 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARE INITIATIVES | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 11/12/2010 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2020 |
| BOWEN, LANE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| CAROTHERS, MARY JANE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| CHILDS, KEVIN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| CORLESS, PETER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| KREIN, KEITH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/29/2022 |
| RUST, ELIZABETH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| STURM, DENISE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| UPMEYER, LINDA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/29/2022 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2020 |
| DIXON, DAVID | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2016 |
| DRAKE, EMILY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| GILYARD, TANYA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/23/2025 |
| KUHN, JERAMY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/25/2008 |
| MCDYER, JESSICA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/22/2023 |
| BOEVE, DESTINY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| WILTFANG, PATRICIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/20/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 165329. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.