Lamoni Specialty Care in Lamoni, IA has a 5 out of 5 star overall rating, with 5-star health inspections, 4-star staffing and quality measures, and no fines in the last 24 months. Reported nurse staffing is 3.51 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: February 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5081.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.63
Licensed practical nurses
0.59
Nurse aides
2.29
Weekend nursing
3.11
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—25%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.9%7.1%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.5%5%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—13.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.8%18.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
41.2%26.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%3.6%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—100%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: D
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of CARE INITIATIVES · 43 homes · 3.1 stars avg
Occupancy
31.1 residents on an average day (72% of 43 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 29 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.