Odebolt Specialty Care

Nursing Home
Overview of Odebolt Specialty Care
Odebolt Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community located in Odebolt, Iowa. It provides compassionate, individualized care for residents and focuses on their family's wellbeing. The facility is licensed to care for up to 38 residents, offering services such as skilled nursing, long-term care, and rehabilitation.
(712) 668-4867

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Iowa average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Iowa average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Iowa average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Iowa average: 3.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 44m per day

This home provides 10% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Iowa average: 4h 18m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 38

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 81.3%
Residents per day (avg) 28
Occupancy rate
81.3%
Residents per day (avg)
28

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

38% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$5.4M
Operating deficit
-$18.3K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$5,391,579.00
Operating deficit
$-18,343.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.5M
28.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.8M
Total costs $5.4M
Bed community size
38-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
87%
Occupied Beds
33 of 38
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
Free Standing NF/SNF

Additional licensing details

License number: 810297
CMS Certification Number: 165180
Certification type: FALSE
County: Sac

Ownership & operating entity

Odebolt Specialty Care is administrated by Madison Leisinger.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Long-Term Care
Rehabilitation Services
Hospice Care

Contact Information

Fax: 7126682268

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.

17 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:December 10, 2025

30 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Compare Nursing Homes around Iowa

The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Akron Care Center, INC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 510017716
45
No
CITY OF AKRON
98.1%
$4,650,730.00
$2,144,112.00
46.1%
42.00
4/5
4.7098
4/5
5/5
1/5
-
4
-
+15%
+10%
+30%
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 500478733
46
No
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC
80.5%
$4,098,046.00
$2,453,646.00
59.9%
38.90
4/5
5.8515
3/5
5/5
4/5
-
17
2
-40%
+36%
+7%
Odebolt Specialty Care
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 514584867
38
No
LEISINGER, MADISON
81.3%
$5,371,163.00
$1,543,551.00
28.7%
28.40
4/5
4.7280
3/5
5/5
3/5
1
21
3
-20%
+10%
+8%
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 513601000
85
No
-
66.6%
$7,053,735.00
$3,009,392.00
42.7%
65.20
1/5
4.2922
1/5
4/5
3/5
1
21
1
-8%
0%
-12%
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 514499701
46
No
ACCURA HEALTHCARE OF THE HEARTLAND LLC
70.4%
$2,045,587.00
$969,532.00
47.4%
39.80
1/5
5.1665
1/5
4/5
1/5
4
39
4
-33%
+20%
-7%

Places of interest near Odebolt Specialty Care

Address Odebolt, IA 514584867

Address Odebolt, IA 514584867

Calculate Travel Distance to Odebolt Specialty Care

Add your location

Address

Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

54
Total Staff
44
Employees
10
Contractors
10,324
Total Hours (Quarter)
16
Avg Staff/Day
7.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse58 No
Licensed Practical Nurse59.8 No
Certified Nursing Assistant227.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
35 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services
8 staff
1.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
0.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
3.2hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
5.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.4%
of total hours from contractors
351 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant220224,96191100%7.3
Registered Nurse5051,53091100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse5051,4578897%9.8
Medication Aide/Technician3031,0558593%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1013875358%7.3
Administrator1012883842%7.6
Dental Services Staff1011873538%5.3
Speech Language Pathologist0111535459%2.8
Physical Therapy Aide022715257%1.4
Other Dietary Services Staff202591820%3.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician011563640%1.6
Medical Director0114233%14
Dietitian303351112%3.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist1011533%5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111433%4.5
Physical Therapy Assistant033131719%0.8
Qualified Social Worker011355%0.6

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations 21
Citations per inspection
4.2

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

9 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; 8 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 21 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
67% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6


Serious Health citations More info 2
122% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

1 critical citation More info Iowa average: 0.6

2 serious citations More info Iowa average: 0.9

18 moderate citations More info Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations More info Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Feb 20, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 20, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 20, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Feb 20, 2025
Corrected

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
33 Total Residents
Medicare 1 (3%)
Medicaid 25 (75.8%)
Private Pay/Other 7 (21.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.7
25% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 17.5
19% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.8%
10% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.8%
40% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 24.0%
9% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 7.6%
109% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
66% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.1%
58% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.6%
18% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 37.5%
97% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.6%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.3%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 8.7%
372% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Penalties and fines

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $14K
70% lower than Iowa average

Iowa average: $48K

Number of fines 1
41% fewer fines than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $14K
Iowa average $48K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 11, 2024
$14K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Nursing Home Data Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance

Financial Aid for Iowa Seniors

Get financial aid guidance

Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Tour Icon
Planning a tour? Check our touring checklist.
Chat Icon
Thinking of living here? We can help you speak to a current resident