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Chariton Specialty Care

1214 N 7Th St, Chariton, IA 50049

Nursing Home Hospice Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(641) 774-5921

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,853

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,853
  • Average State Price: $7,379
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Chariton Specialty Care Description

    Chariton Specialty Care has a lot of good things going for those in need of skilled nursing care. Whether your stay with us is short-term to rehabilitate from injury or illness before returning home, or longer term taking up residency in our large, comfortable recently remodeled rooms, there is much to appreciate.

    Located next to the Lucas County Health Center, our physicians’ clinic is nearby. This provides easy access for residents as well as the residents' care team which works with doctors to develop a tailored care plan to maximize health and comfort.

    Our professional nursing staff and aides demonstrate a real willingness and desire to provide the highest quality of care and compassion. Some of our nurses have been here for 20 or more years. Therapeutic professionals visit with residents daily and our state-of-the-art equipment tracks progress and sets goals guiding the team on route to recovery

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.3
    Chariton Specialty Care
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 14 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 2 communities in Chariton
  • Ranking in State: 264 out of 532 communities in IA

  • Employee Reviews

    6.2
    Care Initiatives
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 265 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Iowa

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • A family member expressed deep gratitude for the loving care provided to their mother over 7 years, especially during her final days.
    • Visitors living 14 hours away praised the staff for being helpful, friendly, and attentive to their grandparents' needs, making it a welcoming home.
    • The team at Chariton received congratulations for a great annual survey, highlighting their excellence.
    • General praise for the staff being described as awesome.
    • A current team member commended the hardworking and caring nature of the staff, appreciating the personal dedication to resident care.

    Negative Reviews:

    • A review reported witnessing abuse and neglect, claiming it was the worst facility they've encountered in their 20 years in the medical field, leading to potential legal action.
    • A widow shared frustration over difficulties in contacting the facility regarding her late husband's account, experiencing long hold times and unreturned calls.


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    Health

    24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care

    Accelerated Care Plus Therapy Equipment

    Bariatric Accommodations

    Care Initiatives Hospice

    Discharge Planning / Home Visits

    Individualized Care Plans


    Services

    Laundry Service

    Housekeeping

    Social Services

    Pastoral Services


    Activities

    Planned Activities

    Activity Programming

    Outings

    Card Games


    Community Amenities

    Beauty Shop/Barber Shop

    Spa


    Room Amenities

    Bariatric Accommodations


    Dining

    Select/Choice Menus

    Special Dietary Accommodations

    Nutritious Meals



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Dec. 1, 1996
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 60
    Total current residents: 48
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 3
    Number of substantiated complaints: 26
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $142860


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-23 2023-01-31 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2023-01-23 2023-02-02 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2023-01-23 2023-01-30 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2023-01-23 2023-01-30 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2023-01-23 2023-01-23 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2023-01-23 2023-02-06 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2023-01-23 2023-01-23 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-11-08 2021-12-13 E Egress Deficiencies Install proper backup exit lighting.
    2021-11-08 2021-11-24 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2021-11-08 2021-11-19 F Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2021-11-08 2021-11-19 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-11-08 2021-11-16 F Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2021-11-08 2021-11-22 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2021-11-08 2021-11-18 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2021-11-08 2021-11-16 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2021-11-08 2021-11-12 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-11-08 2021-11-18 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2021-11-08 2021-11-22 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2021-11-08 2021-11-23 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
    2021-11-08 2021-11-19 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2021-11-08 2021-11-19 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2020-01-06 2020-01-15 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2020-01-06 2020-01-15 F Smoke Deficiencies Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
    2020-01-06 2020-01-06 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2020-01-06 2020-01-06 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-19 2023-01-20 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2023-01-19 2023-01-20 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    2022-03-15 2022-04-06 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-03-15 2022-04-06 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2022-03-15 2022-04-06 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-19 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-19 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-19 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-09 J Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-19 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-19 C Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-19 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-19 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-01-15 2021-02-23 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2021-01-15 2021-02-23 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2020-08-26 2020-09-23 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2020-08-26 2020-09-23 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2019-12-31 2020-01-20 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-11-22 $148,825
    2021-11-22 $142,860

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Knoxville which is 22.6 miles away and has a population of 7,248 (very small town).
    • The average income is $55,631, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 24
      • Average Temperature: 52.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 128 days of rain, 38 days of snow and 197 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.3 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Hy-Vee
    1.4 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    21.6 miles away

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    Banks

    Great Western Investments
    1.0 miles away
    Iowa State Savings Bank
    13.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Lucas County Health Center
    0.0 miles away
    Wayne County Hospital
    18.9 miles away
    Knoxville Hospital
    21.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    1.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Prairie Trails Dental Clinic
    19.1 miles away
    Knoxville Dental Center
    22.6 miles away

    Parks

    The Labyrinth
    0.2 miles away
    North Park
    0.5 miles away
    Practice Fields
    0.7 miles away
    Chariton
    0.7 miles away
    Yocom Park
    0.9 miles away

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    Restaurants

    Grumpy's
    1.1 miles away
    Breadaux Pizza
    1.1 miles away
    Monarch Mexican Restaurant
    21.7 miles away

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