Nursing homes › Iowa › Mechanicsville Specialty Care
104 East Fourth Street, Mechanicsville, IA 52306 · 5634327235 · 39 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 above its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.07 (Iowa median: 3.69). RN hours: 0.60. Weekend total: 2.98. Nursing staff turnover: 38%.
All-time on record: 12 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-04 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-09-04 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2024-08-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-08-31 |
| 2024-08-08 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-31 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-19 |
| 2023-09-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-19 |
| 2023-09-28 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-19 |
| 2023-09-28 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-19 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-19 |
| 2023-09-28 | 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 2023-10-19 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-19 |
| 2023-09-28 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Health | corrected 2023-10-19 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARE INITIATIVES | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 08/01/1989 |
| 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 01/04/2023 |
| 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 |
| VOLM, JOHANNA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| BAEDKE, CHARISSA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| NGUYEN, THAI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| WENDT, TINA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2013 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 165263. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.