Kingsley Specialty Care
Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Skilled Nursing · Kingsley, IA
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Kingsley Specialty Care

Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Skilled Nursing · Kingsley, IA
CMS overall rating Info 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.
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Kingsley Specialty Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Kingsley Specialty Care

Kingsley Specialty Care sits at 305 W 3rd St in Kingsley, Iowa, part of Plymouth County, where getting around still mostly means driving. Walk Score puts the neighborhood at 21, car-dependent territory, so this isn’t a place built around strolling to nearby errands. The 43-bed nursing home is run by Care Initiatives, with Evangelina Klein administering day-to-day operations.

Right now the building is at 72% occupancy, 31 of its 43 beds filled. That’s not packed, but it’s not empty either. What stands out more is how long people tend to stay: 270 days on average.

On staffing, registered nurses put in about 51 minutes per resident each day, and when you add up all nursing staff types together, residents get roughly 3 hours and 18 minutes of nursing care daily. Kingsley also holds a contract with the VA Community Nursing Home Program, so veterans in the area have a direct path into care here alongside everyone else. Coverage-wise, the facility takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families aren’t boxed into one payment route. Iowa’s routine inspections for nursing homes like this one tend to circle the same territory: medication management, infection control, staffing credentials, how care plans get documented, and how dietary and food service are handled.

Kingsley Specialty Care is set up for residents who need real, ongoing nursing support, not a brief stay, backed by a staffing structure that shows up daily and payment options that don’t force families into a single lane.

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.
▼ 67.4% Below IA avg. ▼ 67.4% Below IA avg.IA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 64.9% Below IA avg. ▼ 64.9% Below IA avg.IA average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 12.8% Above IA avg. ▲ 12.8% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 22.2% Above IA avg. ▲ 22.2% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info 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.

Hours per resident per day vs Iowa averages

Rank #120 / 231Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th out of 231 homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 231 Iowa facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 120th out of 231 homes we track 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.

4h 11m

3% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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.
1h 2m
+41% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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.
31m
−8% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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 38m
+4% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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.
3h 29m
+4% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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
−6% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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.
37m
+24% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
31
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
270 days
Bed community size
43-bed community Rank #313 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 313th out of 403 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #267 / 285Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 267th out of 285 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 21 / 100 Rank #414 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 414th out of 504 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
72%
Rank #180 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 180th out of 362 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 362. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
31 / 43
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility
IssuanceJanuary 8, 2025
CountyPlymouth
License Number750184
CMS Certification Number165329

Ownership & Operating Entity

Kingsley Specialty Care is administered by Evangelina Klein.

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Contact Kingsley 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.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 94 deficiencies 20 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2020 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (248% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 9427 This facility has 248% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (94 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 248% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2015 This facility has had 33% more total inspections than the Iowa average (20 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 33% more

CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data
Total health inspections 4

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
31 Rank #175 / 232Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 175th out of 232 homes we track in Iowa for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa State average, with a ranking across all 232 IA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection
7.75 Rank #217 / 232Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 217th out of 232 homes we track in Iowa for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 232 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Iowa average 4.11


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

20 of 31 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 31 resulted from complaint investigations; and 9 of 31 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

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

Iowa average: 0.6


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations Iowa average: 0.6

0 serious citations Iowa average: 0.9

31 moderate citations Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation Aug 07, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 07, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 07, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 07, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 77
Employees 66
Contractors 11
Staff to resident ratio 2.48 : 1
21% more staff per resident than Iowa average
Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1 Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1See full Iowa ranking
Avg staff/day 17
Average shift 7.2 hours
0% compared with Iowa average
Iowa average: 7.4 hours Iowa average shift: 7.4 hoursSee full Iowa ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 11,338

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 15 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 5 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 25 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 25
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.7 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

5.6%

634 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant250253,50792100%6.7
Medication Aide/Technician7072,34192100%9.7
Registered Nurse150151,8338997%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse5059186773%8.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist5054785257%6.9
Administrator1014495661%8
Dietitian1014126470%6.4
Dental Services Staff1013695863%6.4
Nurse Practitioner3033254145%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist0442276267%3.4
Physical Therapy Aide0111424347%3.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0221233639%3.4
Physical Therapy Assistant022882932%3
RN Director of Nursing10169910%7.6
Medical Director0114533%15
Qualified Social Worker011101820%0.6
Other Dietary Services Staff101311%2.5
Occupational Therapy Aide101111%1
25 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
7 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days 97%
5 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 73%

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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. 16.5
61% worse 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. 30.6
42% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Iowa avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.1%
28% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 34.4%
75% 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 33.3%
27% 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 4.8%
32% 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 8.4%
92% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.8%
117% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 17.2%
343% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 34.3%
80% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.8%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Iowa avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.3%
16% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 10.5%
472% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.6%
30% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 17.4%
18% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 7.3%
44% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 13.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 33.3%
38% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 49.2%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

61% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 31
Medicare
2
6.5% of residents
Medicaid
14
45.2% of residents
Private pay or other
15
48.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.5M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$105.7K
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.5M Rank #196 / 224Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 196th out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$105.7K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$78.7K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #202 / 224Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 202nd out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$1.9M 55.3% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #138 / 224Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 138th out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$1.7M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$3.6M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (61% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 7 - 8 months.

Admissions
46 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 28%
Private pay 61%
Medicaid 11%
Discharges
50 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 42%
Private pay 52%
Medicaid 6%

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Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kingsley's city center to Kingsley Specialty Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 16.97 miles to nearest hospital (Floyd Valley Healthcare)

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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Iowa average is: 60.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Sunrise Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Sioux City
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 72
Rank #136 / 403
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
IA AVG 67
Rank #49 / 362
+35%
5.70
Facility 5.70
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #13 / 231
-23%+33%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #72 / 232
3.7
Facility 3.7
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #107 / 232
-67A+
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 47
Rank #410 / 504
Samantha Roth
$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #11 / 224
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #14 / 224
62.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #80 / 224
165473
Holy Spirit Retirement Home
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Sioux City
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 72
Rank #250 / 403
25.0%
Facility 25.0%
IA AVG 67
Rank #356 / 362
-63%
4.69
Facility 4.69
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #70 / 231
-54%+9%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #168 / 232
5.6
Facility 5.6
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #177 / 232
-13-
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 47
Rank #2 / 504
The Diocese Of Sioux City
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #71 / 224
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #54 / 224
62.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #76 / 224
165266
Kingsley Specialty Care
NH
HOS
SNF
Kingsley
43
Facility 43
IA AVG 72
Rank #313 / 403
72.1%
Facility 72.1%
IA AVG 67
Rank #180 / 362
+8%
4.19
Facility 4.19
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #120 / 231
+67%-3%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
31
Facility 31
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #175 / 232
7.8
Facility 7.8
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #217 / 232
-31-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 47
Rank #414 / 504
Jackie Loghry Pirner
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #196 / 224
$1.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #202 / 224
55.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #138 / 224
165329
Westwood Specialty Care
NH
SNF
Sioux City
85
Facility 85
IA AVG 72
Rank #97 / 403
90.6%
Facility 90.6%
IA AVG 67
Rank #48 / 362
+35%
3.58
Facility 3.58
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #197 / 231
-19%-17%
$166.7k
Facility $166.7k
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #233 / 239
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #231 / 232
11.4
Facility 11.4
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #225 / 232
377-
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 47
Rank #468 / 504
Michael Jurgens
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #49 / 224
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #81 / 224
48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #193 / 224
165271
Countryside Health Care Center -
NH
Sioux City
101
Facility 101
IA AVG 72
Rank #66 / 403
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9
Facility 9
IA AVG 47
Rank #468 / 504
$4.2M*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$3.5M*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.83.5%*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.165540

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Iowa

Kingsley Specialty Care is located in Kingsley, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

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

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

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

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about Kingsley Specialty Care

Is Kingsley Specialty Care in a walkable area?

Kingsley Specialty Care has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Kingsley Specialty Care?

According to IA state health department records, Kingsley Specialty Care's license number is 750184.

What is the occupancy rate at Kingsley Specialty Care?

Kingsley Specialty Care's occupancy is 72%.

How long has Kingsley Specialty Care been in business?

Kingsley Specialty Care has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Kingsley Specialty Care?

No, Kingsley Specialty Care has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Kingsley Specialty Care?

The team at Kingsley Specialty Care can be reached at KingsleyAdministrator@careinitiatives.org.

Does Kingsley Specialty Care operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Kingsley Specialty Care is registered as a non-profit in IA.

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