Corydon Specialty Care
745 East South Street, Corydon, IA 50060 · (641) 681-2874
Non profit - Corporation · 71 certified beds
Corydon Specialty Care has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 1 citation (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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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 29, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.January 29, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.June 24, 2025 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.January 19, 2024 · F0550 · 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.January 19, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.January 19, 2024 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.January 19, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.January 19, 2024 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.January 19, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
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 | 3.52 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.50 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.21 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.81 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.1% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 71 |
| Average residents per day | 53.9 |
| 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 Corydon Specialty Care on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.