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CMS CCN 165199 · For profit - Corporation

Creston Specialty Care

1001 Cottonwood Drive, Creston, IA 50801

Overall CMS Rating

3/5

Staffing Rating

3/5
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Below-average staffing — research carefully

3.26 total HPRD vs. 3.89 national avg · 0.60 RN HPRD vs. 0.69 national avg

Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day

3.26

Total HPRD

Nat avg 3.89

0.60

RN HPRD

Nat avg 0.69

N/A

LPN HPRD

Nat avg 0.94

1.75

CNA HPRD

Nat avg 2.27

Staffing Comparison

Bar = this facility. Markers = state avg (blue) and national avg (purple).

RN Hours/Day0.60 hr/day
State 0.68National 0.69
LPN Hours/DayN/A
State 0.82National 0.94
CNA Hours/Day1.75 hr/day
State 2.35National 2.27
Total Nursing Hours/Day3.26 hr/day
State 3.85National 3.89

Weekend Staffing

Weekend RN hours often drop 10–20% — a key quality indicator.

Weekend RN HPRD

N/A

National avg 0.48

Weekend Drop vs. Weekday

N/A

Staff Turnover

Annual staff turnover — below 30% is excellent; above 70% indicates instability.

Total Nursing Turnover

48%

National avg 52%

RN Turnover

63%

Total Turnover48%

Purple marker = national average (52%). Lower is better.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall Rating

Average

3/5

Health Inspection

Average

3/5

Staffing

Average

3/5

Quality Measures

Average

3/5

Facility Information

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
74
State
Iowa
ZIP
50801
Last Inspection
CMS CCN
165199

Penalty & Inspection History

2 CMS fines totaling $19,663

Review full inspection reports on Medicare.gov Care Compare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the staffing levels at Creston Specialty Care?
Creston Specialty Care reports 3.26 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 0.60 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 1.75 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).
What is the CMS rating for Creston Specialty Care?
Creston Specialty Care holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 3 stars, health inspection rating is 3 stars, and quality measure rating is 3 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.
How does Creston Specialty Care compare to other Iowa nursing homes?
The Iowa average is 3.85 total HPRD and 0.68 RN HPRD. Creston Specialty Care's total HPRD of 3.26 is below the state average.
What is the staff turnover rate at Creston Specialty Care?
Creston Specialty Care reports 48% total nursing staff turnover annually (63% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) via CMS Care Compare. Revalidated every 24 h. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.