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Total health inspections
2
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New London Specialty Care
Nursing Home
New London Specialty Care
Nursing Home
New London Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community located in New London, Iowa. It provides compassionate, individualized care for residents and promotes their well-being through various programs and activities. The facility is licensed to care for up to 46 residents, offering services 24/7.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
46
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
86.5%
Residents per day (avg)
41
Occupancy rate
86.5%
Residents per day (avg)
41
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
35% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Medicaid
18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$7.4M
Surplus of revenue
$331.8K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$7,365,365.00
Surplus of revenue
$331,757.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$7.0M
46-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
27 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
98%
Occupied Beds
45 of 46
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Free Standing NF/SNF
License Date
August 1, 1998
Additional licensing details
License number:
440187
CMS Certification Number:
165404
Certification type:
FALSE
County:
Henry
Ownership & operating entity
New London Specialty Care is administrated by Bailey Donahue.
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
3193675946
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing Care, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation Services, Hospice Care
Operating Hours
24 hours a day, seven days a week
Inspection History
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.
18 visits/inspections
Latest inspection
Date:December 4, 2025
32 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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New London Specialty Care
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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Akron Care Center, INC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 510017716
Bed Count:
45
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CITY OF AKRON
CCN:
165595
Occupancy:
98.1%
Home Revenue:
$4,650,730.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,144,112.00
Payroll %:
46.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
42.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7098
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
+15%
+15%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+30%
+30%
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 500478733
Bed Count:
46
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC
CCN:
165311
Occupancy:
80.5%
Home Revenue:
$4,098,046.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,453,646.00
Payroll %:
59.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
38.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.8515
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
17
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-40%
-40%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+36%
+36%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
New London Specialty Care
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 526450136
Bed Count:
46
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HARRIS, ANDREW
CCN:
165404
Occupancy:
86.5%
Home Revenue:
$7,342,087.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,171,391.00
Payroll %:
29.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
40.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2993
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
7
RN share vs State Avg:
+27%
+27%
Staffing vs State Avg:
0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+15%
+15%
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 513601000
Bed Count:
85
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
165528
Occupancy:
66.6%
Home Revenue:
$7,053,735.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,009,392.00
Payroll %:
42.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
65.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2922
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
21
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Staffing vs State Avg:
0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 514499701
Bed Count:
46
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ACCURA HEALTHCARE OF THE HEARTLAND LLC
CCN:
165082
Occupancy:
70.4%
Home Revenue:
$2,045,587.00
Payroll Costs:
$969,532.00
Payroll %:
47.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
39.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.1665
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
39
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
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Staffing vs State Avg:
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
75
Total Staff
64
Employees
11
Contractors
14,914
Total Hours (Quarter)
24
Avg Staff/Day
6.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 6.8 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 8.4 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 33 | 7.2 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
4 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
52 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
2.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
0.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4.4%
of total hours from contractors
649 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 33 | 0 | 33 | 7,585 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,439 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,625 | 90 | 99% | 6.8 |
| Administrator | 3 | 0 | 3 | 533 | 61 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 484 | 57 | 63% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 462 | 65 | 71% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 382 | 56 | 62% | 6.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 370 | 48 | 53% | 7.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 358 | 55 | 60% | 6.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 347 | 65 | 71% | 5.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 162 | 66 | 73% | 2.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 54 | 37 | 41% | 1.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 3 | 3% | 14 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 38 | 42% | 0.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 5 | 5% | 5.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 14% | 0.9 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
7
Citations per inspection
3.5
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
5 of 7 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 7 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
7 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Oct 14, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Oct 14, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Feb 23, 2023
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Feb 23, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Care Initiatives
Resident Census by Payment Source
43
Total Residents
Medicare
6
(14%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
34
(79.1%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
3
(7%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.3
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.9
6% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.2%
8% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.7%
26% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.7%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.3%
9% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.0%
8% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%
47% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.1%
59% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
7.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
7.4%
91% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.7%
7% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.5%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.5%
16% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
65.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
65.6%
10% worse 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.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for New London Specialty Care based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
86.5%
↑ 6.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
$331,757
↑ ~$930K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2,462,233
↑ ~$233K vs 2022
Profit Margin
4.5%
↑ 16.1pp vs 2022
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