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Southern Hills Specialty Care

Average3-Star CMS Rating

444 North West View Drive, Osceola, IA 50213

90 Beds
Medicare Since 1996

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444 North West View Drive
Osceola, IA 50213

About Southern Hills Specialty Care

Nursing home overview and details

Southern Hills Specialty Care is an nursing home in Osceola, IA, serving Clarke County and the surrounding community. The facility has 90 certified beds with an average daily census of 84.2 residents.

Southern Hills Specialty Care has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1996, bringing 30 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 Osceola, 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 Beds90
Avg. Residents/Day84.2
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyClarke
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Southern Hills 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

Southern Hills Specialty Care provides 3.40 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.66 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 40.4%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 53.3%. Weekend staffing averages 3.01 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.66
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.40
Total Nurse Turnover Rate40.4%
RN Turnover Rate53.3%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.01

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Southern Hills Specialty Care has received 1 fine totaling $36,865. 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.

Fines1 ($36,865)
Total Penalties1

Doctors at Southern Hills Specialty Care

2 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Southern Hills Specialty Care

What is the CMS rating for Southern Hills Specialty Care?

Southern Hills 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 Southern Hills Specialty Care have?

Southern Hills Specialty Care has 90 certified beds with an average daily census of 84.2 residents.

What type of facility is Southern Hills Specialty Care?

Southern Hills Specialty Care is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Clarke County in Osceola, IA.

How many doctors practice at Southern Hills Specialty Care?

2 physicians are affiliated with Southern Hills Specialty Care. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Southern Hills Specialty Care have any safety concerns?

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

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·