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Wapello Specialty Care

Excellent5-Star CMS Rating

601 Highway 61 South, Wapello, IA 52653

49 Beds
Medicare Since 2002

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601 Highway 61 South
Wapello, IA 52653

About Wapello Specialty Care

Nursing home overview and details

Wapello Specialty Care is an nursing home in Wapello, IA, serving Louisa County and the surrounding community. The facility has 49 certified beds with an average daily census of 40.7 residents.

Wapello Specialty Care has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2002, bringing 24 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with CARE INITIATIVES, which provides administrative support and oversight.

Wapello Specialty Care has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Wapello, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating5/5 Stars
Certified Beds49
Avg. Residents/Day40.7
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyLouisa
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

5of 5

Excellent

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Wapello Specialty Care has earned a 5-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

Average

Quality Measures

Excellent

Staffing

Excellent

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Wapello Specialty Care provides 3.38 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.11 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 27.5%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 10.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.02 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day1.11
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.38
Total Nurse Turnover Rate27.5%
RN Turnover Rate10.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.02

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Wapello Specialty Care has 1 total penalties on record. 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.

Total Penalties1

Doctors at Wapello Specialty Care

2 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Wapello Specialty Care

What is the CMS rating for Wapello Specialty Care?

Wapello Specialty Care has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Wapello Specialty Care have?

Wapello Specialty Care has 49 certified beds with an average daily census of 40.7 residents.

What type of facility is Wapello Specialty Care?

Wapello Specialty Care is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Louisa County in Wapello, IA.

How many doctors practice at Wapello Specialty Care?

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

Does Wapello Specialty Care have any safety concerns?

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

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·