Chariton Specialty Care
Chariton, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165305) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,134
Phone: (641) 774-5921 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chariton Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Iowa's state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Chariton Specialty Care reports 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day, including about 0.99 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.1%.
Chariton Specialty Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $15,134.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Chariton Specialty Care is a 60-bed nursing home in Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 1996. The facility currently serves an average of 33.9 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which includes 43 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Chariton Specialty Care holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.80682 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.98632 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,134.00, and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this facility in the provided data.
There has been no ownership change in the last 12 months reported for this facility, so current ratings should reflect the operator noted here.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Chariton Specialty Care has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.80682 hours per resident per day, including 0.98632 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 58.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $15,134.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 60 certified beds and an average of 33.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which includes 43 facilities averaging 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at (641) 774-5921 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (641) 774-5921 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165305?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.