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Creston Specialty Care

Average3-Star CMS Rating

1001 Cottonwood Drive, Creston, IA 50801

74 Beds
Medicare Since 1994

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1001 Cottonwood Drive
Creston, IA 50801

About Creston Specialty Care

Nursing home overview and details

Creston Specialty Care is a for-profit nursing home in Creston, IA, serving Union County and the surrounding community. The facility has 74 certified beds with an average daily census of 53.9 residents.

Creston Specialty Care has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1994, bringing 32 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with CARE INITIATIVES, which provides administrative support and oversight.

The facility holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Creston, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating3/5 Stars
Certified Beds74
Avg. Residents/Day53.9
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyUnion
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Creston Specialty Care has received a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This composite rating helps families compare nursing homes when evaluating care options.

Health Inspection

Average

Quality Measures

Average

Staffing

Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Creston Specialty Care provides 3.16 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.63 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 50.9%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 55.6%. Weekend staffing averages 2.79 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.63
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.16
Total Nurse Turnover Rate50.9%
RN Turnover Rate55.6%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.79

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Creston Specialty Care has received 2 fines totaling $19,663. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines2 ($19,663)
Total Penalties2

Doctors at Creston Specialty Care

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Creston Specialty Care

What is the CMS rating for Creston Specialty Care?

Creston Specialty Care has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Creston Specialty Care have?

Creston Specialty Care has 74 certified beds with an average daily census of 53.9 residents.

What type of facility is Creston Specialty Care?

Creston Specialty Care is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Union County in Creston, IA.

How many doctors practice at Creston Specialty Care?

1 physicians are affiliated with Creston Specialty Care. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Creston Specialty Care have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Creston Specialty Care has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·