C78

Southern Hills Specialty Care

Grade C 78/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

90

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$36,865

Last Survey

N/A

444 North West View Drive, Osceola, IA 50213
6413426061

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.76h
LPN
0.64h
CNA
2.57h
Total
3.97h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

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

Ownership

CARE INITIATIVES

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 1989

100%

BUSHONG, TAMMY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2025

MAHLER, CARLA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2024

WEI, SHIPENG

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2024

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

KREIN, KEITH

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jun 2022

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 Jan 2025

Penalties & Fines (1)

$36,865total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Aug 18, 2024Fine$36,865

Health Inspection Deficiencies (8)

August 21, 2025Health5 deficiencies
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2025
0689DMinimal 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 Aug 25, 2025
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 25, 2025
0865FMinimal harm, Widespread

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2025
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2025
April 10, 2025Health1 deficiency
0925CNo harm, Widespread

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 11, 2025
September 12, 2024Health1 deficiency
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 Sep 27, 2024
December 12, 2023Health1 deficiency
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Southern Hills Specialty Care?

Southern Hills Specialty Care in Osceola, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 77.5 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 Southern Hills Specialty Care?

Southern Hills 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 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Southern Hills Specialty Care have?

Southern Hills Specialty Care has 8 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 Southern Hills Specialty Care been fined?

Yes. Southern Hills Specialty Care has $36,865 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.

How many beds does Southern Hills Specialty Care have?

Southern Hills Specialty Care has 90 certified beds with approximately 85 current residents (94% occupancy). The facility is located at 444 North West View Drive, Osceola, Iowa 50213. It is a non 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.