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Nursing Home

Centerville Specialty Care

Nursing Home

Centerville Specialty Care

Centerville, IA 525443599 View map
Overview of Centerville Specialty Care
Centerville Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community located in Centerville, 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.
(641) 856-8651

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
3/5
Iowa average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
3/5
Iowa average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info 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.
3/5
Iowa average: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
4/5
Iowa average: 3.5/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 57m per day

This home provides 11% less nursing time per resident than the Iowa average.

Iowa average: 4h 25m per day

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.

Lower demand than the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 82.6%
Residents per day (avg) 39
Occupancy rate
82.6%
Residents per day (avg)
39

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$6.8M
Operating deficit
-$385.4K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$6,755,951.00
Operating deficit
$-385,441.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.1M
31.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.7M
Total costs $6.8M
Bed community size
46-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
In line with Iowa average
Occupied beds
38 / 46
Average residents 51 per day

License details

Facility type
Free Standing Nf/snf
Status Active
County: Appanoose

Additional licensing details

License number: 40578
CMS Certification Number: 165225
Certification type: FALSE

Ownership & operating entity

Centerville Specialty Care is administrated by Jason Van Der Veer.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: 6418566430

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing Care, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation Services, Hospice Care
Operating Hours
24/7
Contact Centerville Specialty Care

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.

26 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 0 inspections

Latest inspection

Date:December 31, 2025

39 deficiencies

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

Inspection Report Summary for Centerville Specialty Care

The most recent inspection on December 31, 2025, noted one deficiency but accepted the facility’s plan of correction and certified substantial compliance. Earlier inspections showed multiple deficiencies related to residents’ rights, quality of care including blood sugar management, accident hazards, menu adequacy, and infection prevention. Complaint investigations revealed some substantiated issues, including failure to ensure respectful treatment of a resident and inadequate catheter management, but most complaints were found unsubstantiated or resulted in substantial compliance findings. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges with care quality and safety, with some corrective actions accepted but no clear pattern of sustained improvement.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total health citations 35

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection
5.83

Iowa average 4.11


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

28 of 35 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 35 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6


Serious Health citations More info 3
233% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations More info Iowa average: 0.6

3 serious citations More info Iowa average: 0.9

32 moderate citations More info Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations More info Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Oct 17, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Oct 17, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Aug 22, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Aug 01, 2024
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Iowa The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

5 facilities compared · CMS & IA Dept. of Health data · Updated Mar 2026

Akron Care Center, INC
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.

Akron
45
98.1%
+30%
4.71
+15%
+10%
0
4
0
42
City Of Akron
$4,7M
$2,1M
46.1%
165595
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
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.

Carlisle
46
80.5%
+7%
5.85
-40%
+36%
0
17
2
39
American Healthcare Associates Inc
$4,1M
$2,5M
59.9%
165311
Centerville 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).

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.

Centerville
67
65.3%
-13%
3.94
+24%
-8%
1
35
3
39
Wall, Miriam
$6,7M
$2,1M
31.1%
165225
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
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.

Spirit Lake
85
66.6%
-12%
4.29
-8%
0%
1
21
1
65
-
$7,1M
$3,0M
42.7%
165528
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
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.

Lake City
46
70.4%
-7%
5.17
-33%
+20%
4
39
4
40
Accura Healthcare Of The Heartland Llc
$2,0M
$1,0M
47.4%
165082

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 77
Employees 60
Contractors 17
Staff to resident ratio 2.14:1
7% better than Iowa average

Iowa average ratio: 2.00:1

Avg staff/day 22
Average shift 7.1 hours
0% compared with Iowa average

Iowa average: 7.4 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 14,274
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 27
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

5%

708 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant270276,67891100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse110113,00991100%8.9
Registered Nurse110111,0667582%7.6
Medication Aide/Technician5051,0598391%8.9
Administrator1014725965%8
Nurse Practitioner1014725965%8
Dietitian1014056167%6.6
Speech Language Pathologist0443986571%6
Mental Health Service Worker1013735560%6.8
Physical Therapy Aide0331726571%2
Medical Director0114233%14
Physical Therapy Assistant044393235%1.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician044393943%1
Clinical Nurse Specialist2023455%6.7
Qualified Social Worker011191011%1.9
27 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 82%
5 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 91%
1 Administrator
% of Days 65%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 65%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 67%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 71%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 60%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 71%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 35%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 43%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 5%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 11%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
36 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
1 resident (2.8%)
Medicaid
17 residents (47.2%)
Private pay or other
18 residents (50%)
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.

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. 8.0
21% 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. 20.2
6% 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 11.7%
38% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 21.3%
8% worse 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 27.6%
5% worse 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 2.1%
42% better 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 0.7%
72% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.1%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.6%
23% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.1%
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 97.1%
In line with 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 87.1%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.2%
75% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 74.3%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

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 $57K
18% higher 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 $57K
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. Feb 16, 2023
$57K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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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.

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