The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Corydon Specialty Care
Corydon, IA · Medicare-certified · 71 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Corydon Specialty Care (Corydon, IA) has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. It had no fines in the last 24 months, but reported nurse staffing was 3.52 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and recent inspection issues included accident hazards/supervision, assistance with daily activities, and enough nursing staff on each shift.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5157 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5157.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.50
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.21
- Nurse aides
- 1.81
- Weekend nursing
- 3.16
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
25%12.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.1%1.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
22%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.2%9.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.2%5.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.8%19%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—5.6%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22%16.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%5.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96%88%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited January 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited January 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited January 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited January 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CARE INITIATIVES · 43 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 53.9 residents on an average day (76% of 71 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.