Northern Mahaska Specialty Care
2401 Crestview Drive, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 · (641) 673-3000
Non profit - Corporation · 79 certified beds
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 4 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $39,033 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 24, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure 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.November 24, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 24, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.November 24, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 24, 2025 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 26, 2025 · F0609 · 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.July 6, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Honor 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.December 21, 2023 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $39,033July 6, 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 | 3.20 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.57 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.07 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.3% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 79 |
| Average residents per day | 75.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Crystal Heights Care Center Oskaloosa · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Oskaloosa Care Center Oskaloosa · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Oakwood Specialty Care Albia · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Bloomfield Care Center Bloomfield · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Centerville Specialty Care Centerville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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