Southridge Specialty Care
Marshalltown, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165209) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $45,406 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (641) 752-4553 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southridge Specialty Care has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Southridge Specialty Care reports 3.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 29.2%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Southridge Specialty Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $45,406.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Southridge Specialty Care is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Marshalltown, Iowa (Marshall County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 1994. The facility has 82 certified beds with an average of 70.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Southridge Specialty Care holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. The rating breaks down as follows: Health Inspection rating of 2 stars, Quality Measures (QM) rating of 4 stars, and Staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.65 hours per resident per day, with 0.72 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $45,406.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program.
Southridge Specialty Care is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent published data vintage available at time of listing. Families should consult the official Care Compare site directly for the most current inspection details and updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Southridge Specialty Care has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Southridge Specialty Care is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.2%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $45,406.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Southridge Specialty Care has 82 certified beds and an average daily population of 70.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Southridge Specialty Care has been certified since March 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; for Southridge Specialty Care these are 2, 2, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (641) 752-4553 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 (641) 752-4553 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record 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/165209?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.