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Oakwood Specialty Care
200 16th Avenue East, Albia, IA 52531641932710554 certified beds · 47 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
18
● 0● 18● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-09-04
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 3
Staffing 3
Quality 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-04 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-05 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-29 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-23 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-06-15 | Standard | 080 | 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.
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 2025-09-05Record 165313-20250904-F880
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 165313-20240905-F725
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 EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 165313-20240905-F803
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 2024-09-13Record 165313-20240905-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 165313-20240905-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 165313-20240905-F842
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 2024-09-13Record 165313-20240905-F880
F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-15Record 165313-20240529-F809
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-03Record 165313-20231023-F677
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-03Record 165313-20231023-F725
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 2023-07-03Record 165313-20230615-F584
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-03Record 165313-20230615-F636
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-03Record 165313-20230615-F641
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-03Record 165313-20230615-F658
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-03Record 165313-20230615-F692
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-03Record 165313-20230615-F697
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 2023-07-03Record 165313-20230615-F812
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyScope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-03Record 165313-20230615-F868
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.54
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 0.74 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.26
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.84
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover32%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover29%
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 | 1.7% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.1% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 21.9% | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.5% | 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 | 13.1% | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.1% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 28.7% | 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% | — | — |
| Dufur, David Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mahler, Carla Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wei, Shipeng Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beal, Michael Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beal, Michael Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beal, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | 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 | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Corless, Peter Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dixon, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Drake, Emily Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dufur, David Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | 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 | — | — |
| Rust, Elizabeth Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sturm, Denise Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Upmeyer, Linda Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Volm, Johanna Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wei, Shipeng 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 Monroe.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville Specialty Care Centerville | 19.1 mi | 2026-03-25 | 0150 |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center Centerville, | 20.0 mi | 2026-04-16 | 0160 |
| Golden Age Care Center Centerville | 20.9 mi | 2025-10-21 | 0150 |
| Crystal Heights Care Center Oskaloosa | 20.8 mi | 2025-12-08 | 0160 |
| Oskaloosa Care Center Oskaloosa | 21.1 mi | 2026-06-11 | 0312 |
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 |