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Southern Hills Specialty Care

444 N W View Dr, Osceola, IA 50213

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Hospice Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(641) 342-6061

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,403

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,398
  • Average State Price: $3,689
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Southern Hills Specialty Care Description

    Southern Hills Specialty Care puts emphasis in the word ‘specialty’. In our state-of-the-art facility, we understand that each person who stays with us is unique and every care plan is tailored to fit their individual needs. Our team of healthcare professionals are well-educated and trained certified nurses’ assistants, RNs, LPNs, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and social services. Our collective goal is to help patients recuperate and regain as much functionality as possible in a warm, inviting, comfortable setting.
    Caring for the area’s elderly since 1968, Southern Hills constructed our current building 2009. As a result, Southern Hills is equipped to provide care for very complex health issues. One wing is dedicated to memory care and features a Snoezelen room, a space specially designed to deliver soothing, relaxing stimuli to various senses, using lighting effects, color, sounds, music and scents. We also are able to provide exceptional care for bariatric patients providing for their complex medical needs in a comfortable and dignified setting.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    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

    7.5
    Southern Hills Specialty Care
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 22 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 2 communities in Osceola
  • Ranking in State: 375 out of 532 communities in IA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care C

    Staff A


    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:

    • Many reviewers have praised Southern Hills for its high quality of care, noting that the staff treats residents with love, compassion, and professionalism.
    • Several family members highlighted the excellent communication from the staff and their dedication to ensuring residents are comfortable and well-cared for.
    • Some reviewers, including a CNA/CMA and a nurse manager who work at the facility, have expressed their satisfaction with the working environment and the care provided to residents, recommending Southern Hills to their own family and friends.
    • One reviewer specifically mentioned the facility's cleanliness and the absence of the typical nursing home smell, along with the staff's genuine affection for the residents.

    Negative Reviews:

    • A few reviews have raised concerns about the level of care, particularly in cases where residents' safety and well-being were in question.
    • There were instances of dissatisfaction with how the facility managed residents with specific needs, such as those prone to wandering or requiring more intensive supervision.
    • Some family members felt that the facility was quick to discharge residents without giving them adequate time to adjust or providing clear explanations for their decisions.
    • Concerns were also mentioned regarding the hygiene care of a resident and the facility's response to family inquiries.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While many reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the staff and the care provided, there are significant concerns from other reviewers about specific incidents and the facility's handling of certain situations.
    • The facility has been described as both a loving, caring environment and as a place where more attention to individual resident needs may be necessary.


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    Health

    24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care

    Accelerated Care Plus Therapy Equipment

    Assisted Living

    Bariatric Accommodations

    Care Initiatives Hospice

    Discharge Planning / Home Visits


    Services

    Pastoral Services

    Social Services

    Laundry Service

    Home Repairs

    Housekeeping

    Grooming


    Activities

    Planned Activities

    Activity Programming

    Gardens

    Social Interaction

    Religious Services

    Outings


    Community Amenities

    Beauty Shop/Barber Shop

    Spa


    Room Amenities

    Internet Access

    Security


    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: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Aug. 9, 1996
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 90
    Total current residents: 86
    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: 2
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $13312


    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
    2022-11-21 2022-11-28 D Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2022-11-21 2022-12-08 F Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2022-11-21 2022-12-01 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2022-11-21 2022-11-23 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-11-21 2022-11-22 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2022-11-21 2022-12-21 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-11-21 2022-11-22 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2021-05-07 2021-05-18 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-05-07 2021-05-17 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2021-05-07 2021-05-24 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2021-05-07 2021-05-18 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    2021-05-07 2021-05-18 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2021-05-07 2021-05-18 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2021-05-07 2021-05-20 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2019-05-16 2019-05-30 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2019-05-16 2019-05-30 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2019-05-16 2019-05-30 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2019-05-16 2019-05-30 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2019-05-16 2019-05-30 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-05-16 2019-05-30 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
    2022-09-14 2022-10-13 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.
    2022-11-22 2023-01-05 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2022-11-22 2023-01-05 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    2022-11-22 2023-01-05 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.
    2022-11-22 2023-01-05 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
    2022-11-22 2023-01-05 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.
    2022-11-22 2022-10-29 J Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-11-22 2023-01-05 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    2022-11-22 2023-01-05 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.
    2022-11-22 2023-01-05 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2022-11-22 2023-01-05 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-05-13 2021-06-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-05-13 2021-06-13 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-05-13 2021-06-13 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.
    2021-05-13 2021-06-13 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.
    2021-05-13 2021-06-13 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2021-05-13 2021-06-13 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2021-05-13 2021-06-13 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-05-13 2021-06-13 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-02-02 2021-02-07 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.
    2021-02-02 2021-02-07 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2019-05-16 2019-05-30 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
    2018-12-05 $10,615
    2022-11-22 $13,312
    2022-11-22 $20,480

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2018-02-22 2

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Winterset which is 23.4 miles away and has a population of 5,176 (very small town).
    • The average income is $53,498, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 24
      • Average Temperature: 52.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 124 days of rain, 37 days of snow and 202 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.4 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.58 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.97 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.18 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 1.04 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.03 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Hy-Vee
    1.0 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.2 miles away
    Fareway
    1.2 miles away
    Hy Vee
    20.6 miles away

    Transportation

    Osceola
    1.2 miles away

    None Found

    Banks

    Clarke County State Bank
    0.7 miles away
    American State Bank
    0.7 miles away
    Great Western Bank
    0.9 miles away
    Farmer's Bank of Northern Missouri
    20.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Clarke County Hospital
    1.2 miles away
    Decatur County Hospital
    19.9 miles away
    Madison County Memorial Hospital
    23.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Medicap Pharmacy
    1.2 miles away
    Montrose Pharmacy
    17.3 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    20.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Kerr Family Dental
    1.1 miles away

    Parks

    Q Pond City Park
    0.2 miles away
    Warren Family Park
    0.5 miles away
    Osceola
    1.1 miles away
    Lions Park
    1.6 miles away
    Seminole Park
    1.6 miles away

    None Found

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    Restaurants

    Percussion the restaurant
    0.7 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    0.7 miles away
    Family Table
    0.7 miles away
    Playa Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
    0.8 miles away
    China Star
    1.2 miles away

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