The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Kingsley Specialty Care
Kingsley, IA · Medicare-certified · 43 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
Kingsley Specialty Care in Kingsley, IA has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Its staffing is below the federal benchmark at 3.06 hours per resident per day versus 4.1, while it has no fines in the last 24 months; health inspections are rated 2 stars and quality measures 4 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.061 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 7, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.061.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.85
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.32
- Nurse aides
- 1.89
- Weekend nursing
- 2.55
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
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
—38.3%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.4%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
13.4%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.8%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
3.4%0%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.3%15.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—17.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.5%50%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—9.1%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
31.6%24.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
23.1%7.7%Improving
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
—96.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%93.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%76%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — 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 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CARE INITIATIVES · 43 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 33.6 residents on an average day (78% of 43 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 28 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.