Corydon Specialty Care
Corydon, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165222) · 71 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 681-2874 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Corydon Specialty Care holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Corydon Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.52 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.1%.
Corydon Specialty Care has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. The facility does not carry CMS's abuse icon and is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Corydon Specialty Care is a non-profit, Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa, first approved for certification on July 1, 1994. It maintains 71 certified beds with an average of 53.9 residents, indicating typical occupancy below full capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are equally strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.51571 per resident per day, including 0.49961 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Corydon Specialty Care is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 — notably lower than this facility's individual 4-star rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare's Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Corydon Specialty Care has a 4-star overall CMS rating, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.52 hours per resident per day, with 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 35.1%. Its staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the facility does not have CMS's abuse icon and is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 71 certified beds with an average daily census of 53.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on July 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Corydon Specialty Care scores 4 stars in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6416812874 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6416812874 to arrange a visit and confirm current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165222?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.