Southern Hills Specialty Care
444 North West View Drive, Osceola, IA 50213 · (641) 342-6061
Non profit - Corporation · 90 certified beds
Southern Hills Specialty Care has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 5 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $36,865 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 21, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.August 21, 2025 · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 21, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 21, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 21, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 21, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 21, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.April 10, 2025 · F0925 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 12, 2023 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $36,865August 18, 2024
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 | 3.38 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.60 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.61 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.18 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.4% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 90 |
| Average residents per day | 83.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Southern Hills Specialty Care on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.