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Belle Plaine Specialty Care
Belle Plaine Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community located in Belle Plaine, IA. It provides compassionate, individualized care for residents and promotes their family's wellbeing. The facility is licensed to care for up to 46 residents, offering services 24/7.
Quality ratings
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.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
46
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
73.9%
Residents per day (avg)
36
Occupancy rate
73.9%
Residents per day (avg)
36
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
76% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
5 - 6 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$6.7M
Surplus of revenue
$25.1K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$6,695,610.00
Surplus of revenue
$25,051.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.6M
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.
$5.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$6.6M
46-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Iowa averageOccupied beds
34 / 46
Average residents
51 per day
License details
Facility type
Free Standing Nf/snf
Status
Active
County:
Benton
Additional licensing details
License number:
60579
CMS Certification Number:
165349
Certification type:
FALSE
Ownership & operating entity
Belle Plaine Specialty Care is administrated by Mitchell Huff.
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
3194442548
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing 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.
21 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date:October 30, 2025
27 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for Belle Plaine Specialty Care
The most recent inspection on October 30, 2025 found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections showed a mixed record, with deficiencies related primarily to staffing documentation, resident care, and food service issues. Prior complaint investigations included substantiated findings of inadequate resident care, failure to assess health declines, and dietary management problems, but no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports. Most complaints were either substantiated without deficiencies or resulted in accepted plans of correction, and the facility has repeatedly submitted plans of correction to address identified issues. The inspection history shows some improvement in recent months, with the latest complaint investigations finding the facility in substantial compliance.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
6
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Total health citations
19
Iowa average 21.7
Citations per inspection
3.17
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.
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
19 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Aug 28, 2025
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Aug 28, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Apr 14, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Apr 14, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Apr 14, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Apr 14, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Apr 14, 2025
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Apr 14, 2025
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.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
85
Employees
68
Contractors
17
Staff to resident ratio
2.50:1
25% better than Iowa averageIowa average ratio: 2.00:1
Avg staff/day
19
Average shift
6.9 hours
7% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 7.4 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
11,885
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
19
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
6
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
34
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
8.9%
1,060 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 7
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 34 | 0 | 34 | 6,070 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,606 | 87 | 96% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 7 | 19 | 1,438 | 86 | 95% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 1 | 6 | 817 | 75 | 82% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 62 | 68% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 366 | 60 | 66% | 6.1 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 312 | 48 | 53% | 6.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 292 | 65 | 71% | 4.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 228 | 57 | 63% | 4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 72 | 19 | 21% | 3.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 26 | 29% | 1.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 22 | 24% | 2.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 3 | 3% | 14 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 26 | 29% | 1.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 5% | 2.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 2% | 5.6 |
34 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
11 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
96%
19 Registered Nurse
% of Days
95%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
82%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
68%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
66%
2 Dietitian
% of Days
53%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
71%
1 Administrator
% of Days
63%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
21%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
29%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
24%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
29%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
5%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
2%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
34 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
3 residents (8.8%)
Medicaid
20 residents (58.8%)
Private pay or other
11 residents (32.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
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.
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.
12.0
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
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.3
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
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
24.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
24.0%
27% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.8%
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
30.0%
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%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.7%
81% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.9%
13% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%
15% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.6%
11% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
18.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
18.5%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.1%
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
97.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.1%
14% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.3%
27% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.8%
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.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Belle Plaine Specialty Care based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
90.5%
↑ 1.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
$25,051
↑ ~$459K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2,326,427
↑ ~$233K vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.4%
↑ 10.8pp vs 2022
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