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La Porte City Specialty Care

1100 Us-218, La Porte City, IA 50651

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

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(319) 342-2125

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,091

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,091
  • Average State Price: $7,379
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • La Porte City Specialty Care Description

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    About
    La Porte City Specialty Care is set amidst 13 acres of rolling hills and evergreen trees on the northwest edge of La Porte City, 10 miles southeast of Waterloo and 40 miles northwest of Cedar Rapids.

    Having provided service to the community since 1966, our beautiful, building opened in August 2004, and boasts a unique warm, woodsy lodge décor with many elements from the outdoors. “La Porte Lodge,” as it is often referred to, looks to some like a mountain resort for a weekend getaway.

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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

    6
    La Porte City Specialty Care
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 2 reviews across the web

    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.

    Review Summary:

    • One reviewer expressed gratitude for a successful investment experience in forex/bitcoin trading, highlighting the significant return on investment.
    • There were complaints about discriminatory hiring practices, with a company repeatedly contacting an individual for an interview only to ultimately discriminate based on a physical condition.
    • Another reviewer shared a positive experience with a Bitcoin trader, emphasizing the impressive financial return on their investment.
    • A consultant dietitian praised the staff at La Porte City Specialty Care for their dedication and effective handling of changes during the pandemic.
    • Several reviews highlighted the exceptional staff-resident relationships and community involvement at La Porte City Specialty Care, describing it as unparalleled.
    • Family members of former residents expressed their gratitude for the compassionate care provided, noting the positive atmosphere and the staff's extra effort.
    • Comments on the kindness and compassion of the people at a certain facility were common, with one individual noting their daughter's leadership role as exceptional.
    • La Porte City was commended for having a wonderful facility, with specific praise for the nursing team's compassion and the administration staff's helpfulness.
    • A former employee shared their positive experience working at the facility, highlighting the supportive work environment and strong friendships formed with colleagues.
    • The overall care for residents was described as amazing, with a clean and homelike atmosphere.


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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

    Strength Training


    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: 4
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 17, 1997
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 46
    Total current residents: 44
    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: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $658


    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.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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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.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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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
    2022-12-01 2022-12-02 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-12-01 2022-12-02 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2022-12-01 2022-12-02 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2021-08-26 2021-08-26 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-08-26 2021-09-08 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2019-10-22 2019-11-01 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.
    2019-10-22 2019-10-29 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2019-10-22 2019-10-28 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-12-01 2022-12-21 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    2022-12-01 2022-12-21 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2022-12-01 2022-12-21 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2022-02-28 $658

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Waterloo which is 13.8 miles away and has a population of 68,460 (large town).
    • The average income is $66,864, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 74
      • Low Temperature: 20
      • Average Temperature: 50.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 122 days of rain, 46 days of snow and 195 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.95 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 257.0, Moderate Days 46.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Hy-Vee
    11.3 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    11.4 miles away
    Fareway
    11.4 miles away
    Aldi
    11.7 miles away
    Sam's Club
    11.9 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    Regions Bank
    11.3 miles away
    Veridian Credit Union
    12.1 miles away
    Farmers State Bank
    13.7 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    13.8 miles away
    Community Bank & Trust
    13.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
    11.9 miles away
    Virginia Gay Hospital
    14.1 miles away
    Allen Hospital
    15.7 miles away
    Independence Mental Health Institute
    16.7 miles away
    MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center
    19.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    11.4 miles away
    Walgreens
    15.7 miles away
    Ryan Pharmacy
    19.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Greenhill Family Dentistry
    16.2 miles away
    Holahan and Boe Orthodontics
    19.6 miles away
    All Smiles Family Dentistry
    19.7 miles away
    Reinbeck Family Dental Clinic
    20.3 miles away

    Parks

    Brett Kilma Wildlife Management Area
    0.3 miles away
    La Porte City
    0.5 miles away
    McFarlane County Park
    2.7 miles away
    Cedar River Access Area
    2.8 miles away
    Cedar River Natural Resource Area
    3.4 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Crossroads Mall
    11.3 miles away
    College Square Mall
    17.5 miles away
    Thunder Ridge Mall
    20.4 miles away

    Culture

    RiverLoop Amphitheatre
    14.0 miles away
    Waterloo Community Playhouse
    14.1 miles away
    McBride Auditorium
    16.0 miles away
    Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
    18.5 miles away
    Riverwalk Parks Community Bandshell
    18.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Junie's
    9.9 miles away
    The Other Place
    11.3 miles away
    Hibachi Sushi Buffet
    11.5 miles away
    Perkins
    11.5 miles away
    Applebee's
    11.6 miles away

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