Chariton Specialty Care
1214 North Seventh Street, Chariton, IA 50049 · (641) 774-5921
For profit - Corporation · 60 certified beds
Chariton Specialty Care has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 2 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 14, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.January 14, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.January 14, 2026 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.September 18, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 7, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.March 7, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.March 7, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.81 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.99 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.61 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.21 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 58.1% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 33.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Adel Acres Adel · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Prairie Vista Village Altoona · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Altoona · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Green Hills Health Care Center Ames · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Northridge Village Ames · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Chariton Specialty Care on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.