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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Belle Plaine Specialty Care provides skilled medical housing and post-hospital recovery out of its 46-bed property at 1505 Sunset Drive in Belle Plaine, Iowa. Operating with a steady regional occupancy baseline near 78 percent, the facility splits its processing accounts across out-of-pocket transactions, federal Medicare allocations, and state Medicaid paths. Housing stays average about 200 days, creating a local demographic mix that combines brief physical rehabilitation cases with long-term clinical care setups.
The daily floor layout delivers an average of 4 hours and 2 minutes of direct hands-on nursing care to each individual. Certified nurse aides cover the highest block of this bedside schedule at 2 hours and 12 minutes, while registered nurses contribute 46 minutes, and licensed practical nurses provide 14 minutes of clinical oversight and treatment management. Outside the building, the local neighborhood holds a walkability score of 59 out of 100, showing a moderately accessible layout where visitors can complete a few routine errands on foot, though a car is typically needed for broader regional travel.
Reports show necessary adjustments regarding care coordination frameworks and internal staffing documentation patterns, which the local operations team updated through target corrective actions. Supervisory staff monitors these public evaluations to adjust floor shift patterns and keep continuing skill-training guidelines aligned with recent oversight updates.
Prospective families can call the front office desk to verify current room openings, ask how the rehabilitation programs operate, or book a morning walkthrough of the communal spaces.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 148th out of 241 homes in Iowa for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 46m per day | ▲ 5% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 14m per day | ▼ 58% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 12m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 54m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ▼ 9% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 32m per day | ▲ 6% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Similar to the Iowa average: 75.4%Belle Plaine Specialty Care is administrated by Mitchell Huff.
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 50 | 27 | This facility has 85% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (50 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 85% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 8.3 | 4.5 | This facility has 84% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (8.3 vs. IA avg 4.5).↑ 84% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.4 | 1.8 | This facility has 33% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (2.4 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 33% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 21 | 15 | This facility has 40% more total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (21 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 40% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Iowa average 21.7
Iowa average 4.11
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
11 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 8 of 19 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
15% fewer staff per resident than Iowa average
8% worse than Iowa average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 8 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
8
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 4 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
4
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 21 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
21
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
635 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 21 | 0 | 21 | 5,369 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,415 | 88 | 96% | 8.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,225 | 90 | 98% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 716 | 61 | 66% | 10 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 453 | 52 | 57% | 6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 437 | 56 | 61% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 421 | 65 | 71% | 6.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 351 | 57 | 62% | 6.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 249 | 64 | 70% | 3.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 212 | 53 | 58% | 4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 169 | 56 | 61% | 3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 91 | 19 | 21% | 4.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 29 | 32% | 1.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 3 | 3% | 15 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 14 | 15% | 1.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 4% | 2.3 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.0
17% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.3
22% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
24.0%
27% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.8%
26% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
30.0%
14% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.7%
81% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.9%
13% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%
15% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.6%
11% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
18.5%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.1%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.80
46% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.48
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.84
36% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.09
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.1%
14% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.3%
27% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.8%
31% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
76% of new residents, often for short stays.
7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
34Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Belle Plaine Specialty Care from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #204 / 242Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 204th out of 242 homes in Iowa. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (76% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Belle Plaine's city center to Belle Plaine Specialty Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Ankeny | 60
Facility
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IA AVG
71
Rank
#214 / 407 |
98.3%
Facility
98.3%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#14 / 401 | +30% | 4.91
Facility
4.91
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#52 / 241 | -16% | +14% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 9
Facility
9
IA AVG
21.7
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#62 / 241 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#81 / 241 | - | 57 | - |
16
Facility
16
IA AVG
45
Rank
#439 / 528 | Phs Management, LLC | $13.9M
Facility
$13.9M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#32 / 242 | $6.9M
Facility
$6.9M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#34 / 242 | 49.4%
Facility
49.4%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#177 / 242 | 165261 | ||||
| Belle Plaine Specialty Care |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Belle Plaine | 46
Facility
46
IA AVG
71
Rank
#274 / 407 |
78.3%
Facility
78.3%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#137 / 401 | +4% | 4.03
Facility
4.03
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#148 / 241 | +17% | -6% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 19
Facility
19
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#139 / 241 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#94 / 241 | - | 33 | - |
59
Facility
59
IA AVG
45
Rank
#160 / 528 | - | $6.7M
Facility
$6.7M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#127 / 242 | $2.3M
Facility
$2.3M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#204 / 242 | 34.7%
Facility
34.7%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#231 / 242 | 165349 | ||||
| Valley View Village |
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RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Des Moines (Fairmont Park) | 79
Facility
79
IA AVG
71
Rank
#117 / 407 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#1 / 401 | +33% | 5.52
Facility
5.52
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#22 / 241 | +29% | +29% | $9.1k
Facility
$9.1k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#170 / 246 | 19
Facility
19
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#139 / 241 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#94 / 241 | 2 | 75 | - |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
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Facility
$9.7M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#70 / 242 | $7.0M
Facility
$7.0M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#32 / 242 | 71.8%
Facility
71.8%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#13 / 242 | 165507 | ||||
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Des Moines (Drake) | 78
Facility
78
IA AVG
71
Rank
#119 / 407 |
85.8%
Facility
85.8%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#93 / 401 | +14% | 4.04
Facility
4.04
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#148 / 241 | -46% | -6% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 31
Facility
31
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#188 / 241 | 4.4
Facility
4.4
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#156 / 241 | 1 | 70 | - |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
#305 / 528 | Claremont House Inc. | $12.4M
Facility
$12.4M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#43 / 242 | $8.5M
Facility
$8.5M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#20 / 242 | 68.5%
Facility
68.5%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#29 / 242 | 165514 | ||||
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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Facility
82
IA AVG
71
Rank
#100 / 407 |
67.1%
Facility
67.1%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#202 / 401 | -11% | 3.98
Facility
3.98
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#148 / 241 | +31% | -7% | $118.9k
Facility
$118.9k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#223 / 246 | 43
Facility
43
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#213 / 241 | 7.2
Facility
7.2
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#220 / 241 | 3 | 55 | - |
41
Facility
41
IA AVG
45
Rank
#287 / 528 | Michael Beaderstadt | $15.8M
Facility
$15.8M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#20 / 242 | $8.1M
Facility
$8.1M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#23 / 242 | 51.1%
Facility
51.1%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#156 / 242 | 165049 |
Belle Plaine Specialty Care has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to IA state health department records, Belle Plaine Specialty Care's license number is 60579.
Belle Plaine Specialty Care's occupancy is 78%.
The team at Belle Plaine Specialty Care can be reached at [email protected].
Mitchell Huff is the administrator of Belle Plaine Specialty Care.
Belle Plaine Specialty Care has 46 beds.
Yes — there are 27 photos of Belle Plaine Specialty Care in the photo gallery on this page.
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