Kingsley Specialty Care
Kingsley, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165329) · 43 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $27,378
Phone: (712) 378-2400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kingsley Specialty Care has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Kingsley Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.4%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $27,378.00 for Kingsley Specialty Care, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Kingsley Specialty Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa, operated as a non profit corporation and first approved for certification on September 8, 1997. The facility is certified for 43 beds and reports an average daily census of 32.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kingsley Specialty Care has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. This overall score is made up of four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day. Reported nursing staff turnover is 42.4%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $27,378.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Kingsley Specialty Care is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 out of 5. There is no indication in the data that ownership changed in the past 12 months.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and current details directly on CMS Medicare Care Compare, as the data summarized here reflects a specific reporting period.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kingsley Specialty Care has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below 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 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 42.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $27,378.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kingsley Specialty Care is certified for 43 beds and has an average daily census of 32.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non profit corporation and is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which includes 43 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on September 8, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (1/5), staffing (4/5), and quality measures (4/5) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 7123782400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7123782400 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165329?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.