Provider Name: CHARITON SPECIALTY CARE
Address: 1214 NORTH SEVENTH STREET, CHARITON, IA 50049
Phone: (641) 774-5921
County: Lucas (580)
Ownership Type: Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds: 60
Average Residents Per Day: 44.5 ()
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No
Legal Business Name: CARE INITIATIVES
First Approved Date: December 1, 1996
Affiliated Entity: CARE INITIATIVES (106)
Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:
Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N
Resident Family Council: Resident
Sprinkler System Status: Yes
Overall Rating: 1 ()
Health Inspection Rating: 1 ()
QM Rating: 2 ()
Long Stay QM Rating: 2 ()
Short Stay QM Rating: 3 ()
Staffing Rating: 2 ()
Staffing Report Note:
PT Staffing Note:
Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.80140, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.4739, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.6654, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.1394
Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.94083
Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.54209, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.4564
PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0059
Nurse Staff Turnover: 57.1, Nurse Turnover Note:
RN Turnover: 71.4, RN Turnover Note:
Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:
Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.9236, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6245, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.2824
Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.90776, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.5601, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.8878
Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.27479
Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.83076
Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-01-19 (Score: 95), Cycle 2: 2021-11-22 (Score: 139), Cycle 3: 2019-12-31 (Score: 8)
Total Weighted Health Score: 95.167
Reported Incidents: 3, Substantiated Complaints: 29
Infection Control Citations: 0
Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 2, Total Fines in Dollars: 165785.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 2
Location and GPS: 1214 NORTH SEVENTH STREET,CHARITON,IA,50049 (41.0287, -93.303)
Process Date: 2024-03-01
Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-15
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity: J - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-15
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-15
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-20
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity: J - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-09
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-20
Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0039, Version: New
Description: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-31
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New
Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-02-02
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New
Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New
Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0511, Version: New
Description: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-23
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0712, Version: New
Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-02-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New
Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-23
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0281, Version: New
Description: Install proper backup exit lighting.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-13
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0291, Version: New
Description: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-24
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0293, Version: New
Description: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-19
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New
Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-19
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New
Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-16
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New
Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-22
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0346, Version: New
Description: Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-18
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0355, Version: New
Description: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-16
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New
Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-12
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0511, Version: New
Description: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-18
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0741, Version: New
Description: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-22
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0900, Version: New
Description: Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-23
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0914, Version: New
Description: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-19
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New
Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-19
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0039, Version: New
Description: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-15
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0347, Version: New
Description: Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Waiver has been granted on 2020-01-15
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New
Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0922, Version: New
Description: Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-06