Odebolt Specialty Care
Odebolt, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165180) · 38 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,433
Phone: (712) 340-1236 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Odebolt Specialty Care has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Odebolt Specialty Care reports 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.0%.
Odebolt Specialty Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,433.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Odebolt Specialty Care is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home in Odebolt, Sac County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been certified since December 1992 and maintains 38 certified beds with an average of 28.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Odebolt Specialty Care holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.07 for Iowa. Its component ratings are: 2 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,433.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility.
Odebolt Specialty Care is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent published data vintage available in the source dataset. Families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current details 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?
Odebolt Specialty Care has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at 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?
Staffing averages 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and 31.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,433.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 38 certified beds and an average of 28.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a nonprofit corporation and is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which includes 43 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification in December 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), staffing (5 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and an overall rating (3 stars) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 7123401236 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 7123401236 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165180?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.