New London Specialty Care

Nursing Home
Overview of New London Specialty Care
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.
(319) 367-5753

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Iowa average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Iowa average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Iowa average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
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 18m per day

This home provides 0% 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 46

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 86.5%
Residents per day (avg) 41
Occupancy rate
86.5%
Residents per day (avg)
41

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

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 Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.2M
29.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.8M
Total costs $7.0M
Bed community size
46-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
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
Active
Facility 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

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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Address New London, IA 526450136

Address New London, IA 526450136

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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 Nurse116.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse78.4 No
Certified Nursing Assistant337.2 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 Assistant330337,58591100%7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse7072,43991100%8.4
Registered Nurse110111,6259099%6.8
Administrator3035336167%7.9
Nurse Practitioner2024845763%7.9
Dietitian1014626571%7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist3033825662%6.7
Medication Aide/Technician1013704853%7.7
Mental Health Service Worker1013585560%6.5
Physical Therapy Aide0113476571%5.3
Speech Language Pathologist0221626673%2.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician033543741%1.3
Medical Director0114233%14
Physical Therapy Assistant033333842%0.8
Other Dietary Services Staff2022755%5.3
Qualified Social Worker011111314%0.9

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

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 More info 0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations More info Iowa average: 0.6

0 serious citations More info Iowa average: 0.9

7 moderate citations More info Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations More info Iowa average: 0.5
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

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.

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. 10.3
In line with 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. 22.9
6% worse 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 17.2%
8% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 24.7%
26% 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 26.7%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.3%
9% 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 4.0%
8% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.3%
47% 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%
59% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.4%
91% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.7%
7% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.7%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.5%
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 98.5%
16% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 65.6%
10% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

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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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