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Lyon Specialty Care

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

1010 South Union, Rock Rapids, IA 51246

45 Beds
Medicare Since 1994

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1010 South Union
Rock Rapids, IA 51246

About Lyon Specialty Care

Nursing home overview and details

Lyon Specialty Care is an nursing home in Rock Rapids, IA, serving Lyon County and the surrounding community. The facility has 45 certified beds with an average daily census of 39.3 residents.

Lyon 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.

Lyon Specialty Care has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Rock Rapids, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating4/5 Stars
Certified Beds45
Avg. Residents/Day39.3
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyLyon
Affiliated Doctors3

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Very Good

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Lyon Specialty Care has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Very Good

Quality Measures

Average

Staffing

Very Good

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Lyon Specialty Care provides 2.83 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.53 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 31.0%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 20.0%. Weekend staffing averages 2.65 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.53
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day2.83
Total Nurse Turnover Rate31.0%
RN Turnover Rate20.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.65

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Lyon Specialty Care has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Lyon Specialty Care

What is the CMS rating for Lyon Specialty Care?

Lyon Specialty Care has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Lyon Specialty Care have?

Lyon Specialty Care has 45 certified beds with an average daily census of 39.3 residents.

What type of facility is Lyon Specialty Care?

Lyon Specialty Care is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Lyon County in Rock Rapids, IA.

How many doctors practice at Lyon Specialty Care?

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

Does Lyon Specialty Care have any safety concerns?

Lyon Specialty Care has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·