Creston Specialty Care

1001 Cottonwood Drive
Creston IA 50801
Phone: 6417828511

Non profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures3/5
Long-stay quality4/5
Short-stay quality3/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Iowa average: 1.1 star lower (3.1), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Creston average: level with the average (2.0)

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds74
Average residents per day51.6
Occupancy70%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainCARE INITIATIVES (43 facilities)
CountyUnion
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1994-03-01
CMS certification number (CCN)165199
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle8

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.73
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.26
Registered nurse turnover62.5%
Total nursing staff turnover48.1%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)2
Fines (total value)$19,663
Payment denials0
Total penalties2
This facility has $19,663 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is Creston Specialty Care highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 3, and quality measures 3.

How many beds does Creston Specialty Care have?

CMS certifies 74 beds; the facility reports an average of 51.6 residents per day (about 70% occupancy).

Does Creston Specialty Care have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $19,663 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has Creston Specialty Care been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.