Nursing homeActive
Chariton Specialty Care
1214 North Seventh Street, Chariton, IA 50049641774592160 certified beds · 34 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
18
● 0● 17● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$15,134
1 fine
Last survey
2026-01-14
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-18 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-30 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-07 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-14 | Complaint | 021 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 165305-20260114-F658
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 165305-20260114-F676
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-30Record 165305-20250918-F804
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 165305-20250130-F582
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 165305-20250130-F637
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 165305-20250130-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 165305-20250130-F658
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 165305-20250130-F803
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 165305-20250130-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 165305-20250130-F880
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-19Record 165305-20240307-F584
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-19Record 165305-20240307-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-19Record 165305-20240307-F610
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-19Record 165305-20240307-F677
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-19Record 165305-20240307-F812
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-09-15Record 165305-20230914-F684
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-15Record 165305-20230914-F677
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-15Record 165305-20230914-F726
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-14 | Civil money penalty | $15,134 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.99
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 0.74 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.81
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.32
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover58%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Iowa | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.2% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.5% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 26.0% | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 7.6% | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.1% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 26.5% | 20.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Initiatives Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Mahler, Carla Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oben, Patrick Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Young, Vanessa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beal, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beal, Michael Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bowen, Lane Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carothers, Mary Jane Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Childs, Kevin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Corless, Peter Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dixon, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Drake, Emily Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gilyard, Tanya Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Krein, Keith Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kuhn, Jeramy Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcdyer, Jessica Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oben, Patrick Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rust, Elizabeth Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sturm, Denise Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Upmeyer, Linda Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Young, Vanessa Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Care Initiatives — 43 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Iowa.
No county cost figures on file for Lucas.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corydon Specialty Care Corydon | 19.0 mi | 2026-01-29 | 0131 |
| West Ridge Specialty Care Knoxville | 21.9 mi | 2026-04-23 | 060 |
| Accura Healthcare of Knoxville, LLC Knoxville | 23.2 mi | 2026-02-19 | 0141 |
| Accura Healthcare of Pleasantville, LLC Pleasantville | 25.2 mi | 2026-04-30 | 0422 |
| Good Samaritan - Indianola Indianola | 26.1 mi | 2026-05-14 | 0384 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |