State Center Specialty Care
State Center, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165390) · 39 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 384-5407 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
State Center Specialty Care holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3 stars and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
State Center Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.0% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
State Center Specialty Care has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
State Center Specialty Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in State Center, Marshall County, Iowa. The facility is certified for 39 beds and averages 32.7 residents. It is operated as a non-profit corporation and has been certified since April 1998.
According to CMS Care Compare, State Center Specialty Care holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of approximately 3.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — that is, no federal fines or payment denials are on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent quality problems subject to increased oversight.
State Center Specialty Care is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
State Center Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
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 3.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours, with a 40.0% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No; CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in the CMS Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 39 beds and averages 32.7 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 rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on April 1, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), staffing (5 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall rating combining these (5 stars).
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 (641) 384-5407 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at (641) 384-5407 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165390?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.