Lamoni Specialty Care
Lamoni, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165314) · 43 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 784-3388 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lamoni Specialty Care has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 4-star staffing rating.
Lamoni Specialty Care reports 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing star rating of 4, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.3%.
Lamoni Specialty Care has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data, and there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation associated with this facility.
About this facility
Lamoni Specialty Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. It is certified for 43 beds and has an average daily census of 31.9 residents. The facility has been certified since December 1996 and operates as a non-profit corporation. It is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which includes 43 facilities with a chain-wide average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lamoni Specialty Care holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 5 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.63 hours per resident per day, with 0.71 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 32.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag on record, 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 frequency.
Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lamoni Specialty Care has an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts 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 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 32.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the abuse icon is not flagged and the facility is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 43 beds and has an average daily population of 31.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which has 43 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 11, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 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; contact the facility at (641) 784-3388 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset; contact the facility at (641) 784-3388 to arrange a tour and ask about specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165314?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.