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Chariton Specialty Care

1214 North Seventh Street, Chariton, IA, 50049

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Care Initiatives · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Chariton Specialty Care, with 18 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $15,134 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
60
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Lucas Co. avg 2Iowa avg 3.13This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Lucas Co. avg: 2. Iowa avg: 3.13.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

18
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
7
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32023
52024
82025
22026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $15,134 total · Sep 14, 2023
  1. Sep 14, 2023$15,134

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)26.03%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)2.42%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)1.52%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Care Initiatives5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
Beal, MichaelCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Bowen, LaneCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Carothers, Mary JaneCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Childs, KevinCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Corless, PeterCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Krein, KeithCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Rust, ElizabethCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Sturm, DeniseCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Upmeyer, LindaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Beal, MichaelCORPORATE OFFICER
Dixon, DavidCORPORATE OFFICER
Drake, EmilyCORPORATE OFFICER
Gilyard, TanyaCORPORATE OFFICER
Kuhn, JeramyCORPORATE OFFICER
Mcdyer, JessicaCORPORATE OFFICER
Mahler, CarlaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Oben, PatrickOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Young, VanessaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Computershare Corporate Trust Company, NaADP OF THE SNF
Oben, PatrickADP OF THE SNF
Young, VanessaADP OF THE SNF

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1214 North Seventh Street, Chariton
Lucas County · IA · 50049
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Frequently asked questions

What is Chariton Specialty Care's CMS rating?

Chariton Specialty Care has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Chariton Specialty Care located?

Chariton Specialty Care is located at 1214 North Seventh Street, Chariton, IA, 50049 in Lucas County, and CMS lists 60 certified beds.

Does Chariton Specialty Care have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $15,134 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Chariton Specialty Care over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Chariton Specialty Care's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Chariton Specialty Care's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2 across 1 facilities in Lucas County, and 3.13 across Iowa. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Chariton Specialty Care's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Chariton Specialty Care's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
165305
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
60
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 18 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 14, 20260658DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 30, 2026
Jan 14, 20260676DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 30, 2026
Sep 18, 20250804EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2025
Jan 30, 20250582DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2025
Jan 30, 20250637DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2025
Jan 30, 20250656EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2025
Jan 30, 20250658DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2025
Jan 30, 20250803DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2025
Jan 30, 20250812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2025
Jan 30, 20250880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2025
Mar 7, 20240584DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 19, 2024
Mar 7, 20240812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 19, 2024
Mar 7, 20240609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 19, 2024
Mar 7, 20240610DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 19, 2024
Mar 7, 20240677DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 19, 2024
Sep 14, 20230677DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 15, 2023
Sep 14, 20230684JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 15, 2023
Sep 14, 20230726EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 15, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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