C77

Creston Specialty Care

Grade C 77/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

74

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$19,663

Last Survey

N/A

1001 Cottonwood Drive, Creston, IA 50801
6417828511

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.61h
LPN
0.98h
CNA
1.87h
Total
3.46h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

KREIN, KEITH

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jun 2022

CARE INITIATIVES

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Nov 2010

100%

BOEVE, DESTINY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2024

GIJIMA, DESIRE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2024

HARVEY, LORI

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2013

BEAL, MICHAEL

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jun 2020

BOWEN, LANE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

CAROTHERS, MARY JANE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2023

CHILDS, KEVIN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2023

CORLESS, PETER

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2025

RUST, ELIZABETH

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2023

STURM, DENISE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

UPMEYER, LINDA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jun 2022

BEAL, MICHAEL

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2020

DIXON, DAVID

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2016

DRAKE, EMILY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2023

GILYARD, TANYA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2025

KUHN, JERAMY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2008

MCDYER, JESSICA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 2023

VOLM, JOHANNA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2021

COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST

Organization5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTSince Feb 2025

Penalties & Fines (2)

$19,663total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Jun 20, 2024Fine$12,048
Jan 4, 2024Fine$7,615

Health Inspection Deficiencies (17)

October 9, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 10, 2025
0725DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 10, 2025
May 8, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0637EMinimal harm, Pattern

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 9, 2025
0887DMinimal harm, Isolated

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 9, 2025
0561DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 9, 2025
December 31, 2024Health1 deficiency
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 1, 2025
June 20, 2024Health6 deficiencies1 severe
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 11, 2024
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 1, 2024
0759DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 11, 2024
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 11, 2024
0842EMinimal harm, Pattern

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 11, 2024
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 11, 2024
January 4, 2024Health1 deficiency1 severe
0684GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 11, 2024
July 20, 2023Health4 deficiencies
0602DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 20, 2023
0658EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 20, 2023
0804EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 20, 2023
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 20, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Creston Specialty Care?

Creston Specialty Care in Creston, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 76.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Creston Specialty Care?

Creston Specialty Care has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Creston Specialty Care have?

Creston Specialty Care has 17 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Creston Specialty Care been fined?

Yes. Creston Specialty Care has $19,663 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.

How many beds does Creston Specialty Care have?

Creston Specialty Care has 74 certified beds with approximately 49 current residents (66% occupancy). The facility is located at 1001 Cottonwood Drive, Creston, Iowa 50801. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.