Fonda Specialty Care
607 Queen Street, Fonda, IA, 50540
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Care Initiatives · Non profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 5
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- of 5
- Staffing
- 4
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 46
- 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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
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.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
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.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
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
Ownership
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 / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Care Initiatives | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST |
| Beal, Michael | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Bowen, Lane | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Carothers, Mary Jane | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Childs, Kevin | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Corless, Peter | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Krein, Keith | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Rust, Elizabeth | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Sturm, Denise | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Upmeyer, Linda | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Beal, Michael | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Dixon, David | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Drake, Emily | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Gilyard, Tanya | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Kuhn, Jeramy | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Mcdyer, Jessica | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Volm, Johanna | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Boeve, Destiny | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Dugdale, Emily | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Epperson, Faith | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Whyms, Brian | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Dugdale, Emily | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Epperson, Faith | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Whyms, Brian | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
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| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center CCN 165006 | Des Moines, IA | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $44,814 |
| Harmony Cedar Rapids CCN 165017 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | 1 | 2 | Not shown | $61,400 |
| Chautauqua Guest Home #2 CCN 165019 | Charles City, IA | 5 | 4 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Oaknoll Retirement Residence CCN 165030 | Iowa City, IA | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Harmony Davenport CCN 165033 | Davenport, IA | 2 | 2 | 3 | Not shown | $30,186 |
| Harmony Waterloo CCN 165034 | Waterloo, IA | 1 | 1 | 3 | Shown | $146,830 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fonda Specialty Care's CMS rating?
Fonda Specialty Care has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Fonda Specialty Care located?
Fonda Specialty Care is located at 607 Queen Street, Fonda, IA, 50540 in Pocahontas County, and CMS lists 46 certified beds.
Does Fonda Specialty Care have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Fonda Specialty Care over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Fonda Specialty Care's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Fonda Specialty Care's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 4.5 across 2 facilities in Pocahontas 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 Fonda Specialty Care's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Fonda 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)
- 165312
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 46
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 14 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | 0658 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 7, 2024 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 0755 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 7, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 0580 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 0684 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 0584 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 0622 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 0641 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 0655 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 0658 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 0690 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 0755 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 9, 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
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.