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Wapello Specialty Care
601 Us-61, Wapello, IA 52653
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Wapello Specialty Care Description
Bright, clean, calm and inviting, it is the vision of what every living space should be. It is a place that is familiar and welcoming…a place to call your home. That is exactly what the residents of Wapello Specialty Care get, along with the added bonus of having a family of premiere healthcare professionals and staff, who are compassionate and caring.
Wapello Specialty Care is located on the edge of town in southeastern Iowa near Burlington and Muscatine. Our spacious private and semi-private rooms are a relaxing respite where our residents are encouraged to bring mementos from home.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
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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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Review Summary:
- One reviewer expressed concern over the responsiveness and attitude of the staff towards their father, emphasizing the importance of constant care and kindness in a skilled nursing facility.
- Another review described the care as decent, highlighting the effectiveness of physical rehabilitation and occupational therapy, and noted the helpfulness of the Director of Nursing.
- A professional in healthcare shared their positive experience working with the facility's Administrator and Director of Nursing, praising their professionalism, dignity, and compassion towards patients and their families.
- An update from the facility mentioned ongoing improvements aimed at making it the best place for loved ones.
- The Administrator of WSC shared their enjoyment of working with their team and encouraged others looking for a great place to work to consider joining them.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: April 3, 2002
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 49
Total current residents: 37
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: 5
Number of
substantiated complaints: 13
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 3
Total cost of fines: $28265
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-24 | 2022-10-25 | 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. |
| 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-21 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-10-24 | 2022-10-24 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-02 | 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. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-01 | 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. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | 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. |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | C | Administration Deficiencies | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-06-06 | 2022-06-28 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2022-06-06 | 2022-06-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-06-06 | 2022-06-28 | 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. |
| 2022-06-06 | 2022-06-28 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2022-06-06 | 2022-06-28 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2022-06-06 | 2022-06-28 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly |
| 2022-06-06 | 2022-06-28 | C | Infection Control Deficiencies | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-14 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-14 | G | Administration Deficiencies | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-14 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-14 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. |
| 2021-04-22 | 2021-05-20 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-04-22 | 2021-05-20 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. |
| 2021-04-22 | 2021-05-20 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2021-04-22 | 2021-05-20 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. |
| 2021-04-22 | 2021-05-20 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-01-12 | 2021-01-12 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | 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. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-06-15 | $975 |
| 2021-09-20 | $3,250 |
| 2022-06-06 | $15,265 |
| 2022-11-01 | $15,000 |
| 2022-11-01 | $9,750 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Muscatine which is 19.0 miles away and has a population of 23,968 (small town).
- The average income is $60,837, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 25
- Average Temperature: 52.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 136 days of rain, 34 days of snow and 193 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.7 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Fareway
19.0 miles awayHy-Vee
19.2 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
21.4 miles awayAldi
23.0 miles awayTransportation
Canadian Pacific Muscatine Depot
17.9 miles awayNone Found
Banks
First National Bank of Muscatine, Cedar Branch
19.0 miles awayBankORION
22.9 miles awayFarmers State Bank of Western Illinois
23.0 miles away5 Star Community Credit Union
23.3 miles awayHospitals
Trinity Muscatine Hospital
19.3 miles awayGenesis, Aledo
22.4 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Clinic Pharmacy
0.8 miles awayHy-Vee Pharmacy
19.2 miles awayNone Found
Parks
Wapello Bottoms Wildlife Management Area
0.7 miles awayHoover Nature Trail
0.8 miles awayMillrace Flats Wildlife Management Area
0.9 miles awayHwy 61 Access
3.0 miles awayIndian Slough Wildlife Area
3.2 miles awayNone Found
None Found
None Found
Restaurants
John's Shamrock BBQ
20.5 miles awayPizza Hut
20.9 miles awayCatfish Place
22.3 miles awayMi Pueblo Real
22.6 miles awayPizza Ranch
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