Southern Hills Specialty Care

Q: Is Southern Hills Specialty Care in a walkable area?

Southern Hills Specialty Care has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: What is the license number of Southern Hills Specialty Care?

According to IA state health department records, Southern Hills Specialty Care's license number is 200593.

Q: When does Southern Hills Specialty Care's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Southern Hills Specialty Care's license expires on August 1, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Southern Hills Specialty Care?

Southern Hills Specialty Care's occupancy is 96%.

Q: What is the best email address for Southern Hills Specialty Care?

The team at Southern Hills Specialty Care can be reached at SouthernHillsAdministrator@careinitiatives.org.

Q: Does Southern Hills Specialty Care operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

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

Q: Who is the administrator of Southern Hills Specialty Care?

Tammy Bushong is the administrator of Southern Hills Specialty Care.

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Osceola, IA

CMS overall rating

444 N W View Dr, Osceola, IA 50213 View map

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Southern Hills Specialty Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Southern Hills Specialty Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Southern Hills Specialty Care

Dedicated to providing high-quality senior living, Southern Hills Specialty Care in West Lakes Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, is a reliable senior living community that offers a wide range of care services. These include assisted living, memory care, skilled care, therapy services, wound care management, and hospice. With a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals delivering top-tier care and assistance around the clock, seniors can thrive and live their lives to the fullest.

A variety of planned activities and engaging programs are also provided to ensure residents have fun and meet friends. Special diets are also accommodated to ensure health needs and cravings are met through delicious and nutritious meals. Southern Hills Specialty Care is great for seniors looking to make the most out of their best years.

Facility Direct Line (641) 342-6061 mgarrett@careinitiatives.org

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Iowa state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 40m per day

This facility Iowa avg (4h 18m per day)

vs Iowa avg

-15%

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) 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.	40m per day	▼ 10% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN 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.	34m per day	■ Avg State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide 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 11m per day	▼ 14% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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 1m per day	▼ 10% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist 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 per day	▼ 14% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN 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.	14m per day	▼ 53% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

327 days

90-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 3 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

96%

Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%

Occupied beds

86 / 90

Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility

StatusActive

IssuanceJanuary 8, 2025

ExpirationAugust 1, 2026 Expires in 29 days

CountyClarke

License Number200593

CMS Certification Number165293

AccreditationsNCAL, AHCA

Southern Hills Specialty Care is administered by Tammy Bushong.

Wheelchair Accessible

Rehabilitation Services

Short-Term Rehab

Home Care

Email southernhillsadministrator@careinitiatives.org

Fax6413424096

Volunteer Program

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 44 deficiencies 24 inspections

Inspection Scorecard 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

Latest Inspection October 28, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	44	27	This facility has 63% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (44 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 63% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2020.	7.3	4.5	This facility has 62% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (7.3 vs. IA avg 4.5).↑ 62% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	1.8	1.8	This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Iowa average (1.8 vs. IA avg 1.8).— At avg

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	24	15	This facility has had 60% more total inspections than the Iowa average (24 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 60% more

Inspection breakdown

11complaint investigations

9renewal/recertification inspections

4follow-up inspections

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on October 28, 2025 found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies and an unsubstantiated complaint investigation.
The August 21, 2025 annual inspection identified five deficiencies including failure to protect residents from abuse and privacy violations, unsafe wheelchair transport, repeated food safety violations, and poor infection control practices.
A substantiated complaint in August 2025 confirmed staff recorded and shared a resident’s video without consent, violating HIPAA and facility policy, resulting in staff suspensions.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 4

Iowa average 4.9

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection

Iowa average 4.11

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

5 of 8 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 8 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 8 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6

Serious health citations

100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations Iowa average: 0.6

0 serious citations Iowa average: 0.9

7 moderate citations Iowa average: 19.7

1 minor citation Iowa average: 0.5

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 21, 2025

Corrected

Administration moderate citation Aug 21, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 21, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 21, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 128

Employees 113

Contractors 15

Staff to resident ratio 1.49 : 1

27% fewer staff per resident than Iowa average

Avg staff/day 41

Average shift 7.8 hours

5% better than Iowa average

Total staff hours (quarter) 29,283

Nursing staff breakdown

8.2 hours

8.8 hours

7.7 hours

Contractor staffing

717 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	51	0	51	13,749	92	100%	7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse	19	0	19	3,882	92	100%	8.8
Registered Nurse	18	0	18	3,421	91	99%	8.2
Medication Aide/Technician	11	0	11	3,140	92	100%	8.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist	6	0	6	1,270	72	78%	7.1
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	878	78	85%	7.1
Administrator	1	0	1	504	63	68%	8
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	451	63	68%	7.2
Dietitian	1	0	1	446	56	61%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	411	58	63%	7.1
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	408	51	55%	8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	1	1	221	41	45%	5.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	5	5	201	33	36%	5.9
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	116	27	29%	4.3
Physical Therapy Aide	0	3	3	110	28	30%	3.9
Medical Director	0	1	1	45	3	3%	15
Speech Language Pathologist	0	4	4	24	15	16%	1.6
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	6	3	3%	1.8

51 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

19 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

18 Registered Nurse

% of Days 99%

11 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 100%

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 78%

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 85%

1 Administrator

% of Days 68%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 68%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 61%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 63%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 55%

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 45%

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 36%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 29%

3 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 30%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 3%

4 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 16%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 3%

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Total fines amount $37K

23% lower than Iowa average

Iowa average: $48K

Number of fines 1

41% fewer fines than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.7

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison

This facility $37K

Iowa average $48K

Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Aug 18, 2024 · $37K

Civil Money Penalty Aug 18, 2024

$37K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 7.4

28% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score 18.6

14% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures

Average Iowa avg: 3.3

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 12.9%

31% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 16.0%

18% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 27.0%

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury 4.6%

28% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 1.6%

64% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 2.8%

13% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 1.9%

62% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms 1.1%

73% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use 22.0%

16% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.9%

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine 96.6%

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.37

60% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days 2.86

37% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures

Average Iowa avg: 2.6

Pneumococcal Vaccine 86.1%

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine 81.5%

11% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 22.7%

6% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.4%

Emergency department visits 10.7%

18% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 13.1%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 32.0%

40% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 46.6%

8% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

43% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 years

Total residents 86

Medicare

3.5% of residents

Medicaid

81.4% of residents

Private pay or other

15.1% of residents

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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Southern Hills Specialty Care from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 92.6% ↓ 2.7pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $585.5K ↑ ~$384.4K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $4.4M ↑ ~$435.6K vs 2022

Operating Margin 7.2% ↑ 4.5pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	72.0%	79.0%	80.7%	88.6%	94.3%	96.3%	96.5%	93.2%	93.3%	97.1%	95.6%	95.3%	92.6%
Beds	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90
Net Income	-$831,279	-$143,794	$130,940	$532,920	$635,578	$669,916	$909,690	$117,234	$114,840	$612,096	$662,871	-$42,985	-$72,100
Gross Revenue	$4,557,628	$4,800,274	$5,290,021	$6,031,029	$6,474,219	$6,835,917	$6,980,391	$7,172,440	$7,508,038	$8,797,886	$9,724,263	$10,054,628	$13,869,824
Operating Expenses	$4,657,030	$4,935,294	$4,680,836	$5,177,456	$5,319,420	$5,413,004	$5,295,975	$5,334,721	$5,588,516	$5,825,684	$6,470,267	$7,209,418	$7,562,377
Net Patient Income	-$833,420	-$142,859	$116,624	$494,727	$613,151	$643,069	$904,651	$115,638	$248,015	$475,008	$723,850	$201,098	$585,472
Net Patient Revenue	$3,823,610	$4,792,435	$4,797,460	$5,672,183	$5,932,571	$6,056,073	$6,200,626	$5,450,359	$5,836,531	$6,300,692	$7,194,117	$7,410,516	$8,147,849
Payroll Costs	$2,247,164	$2,519,260	$2,393,011	$2,752,116	$2,930,552	$2,809,789	$2,752,111	$2,854,914	$3,078,588	$3,113,555	$3,279,280	$3,951,166	$4,386,734
Operating Margin %	-21.8%	-3.0%	2.4%	8.7%	10.3%	10.6%	14.6%	2.1%	4.3%	7.5%	10.1%	2.7%	7.2%
Medicare %	7.1%	8.2%	6.8%	5.3%	4.1%	4.6%	4.8%	6.2%	3.4%	5.5%	8.3%	7.4%	5.6%
Medicaid %	57.7%	46.9%	71.5%	72.6%	68.2%	66.1%	67.9%	70.8%	69.8%	74.3%	68.1%	68.6%	72.0%
Private %	35.2%	44.9%	21.7%	22.2%	27.7%	29.3%	27.3%	23.0%	26.8%	20.2%	23.6%	24.0%	22.4%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$162	$184	$181	$195	$192	$191	$196	$178	$190	$197	$229	$237	$268
Cost/Day	$197	$190	$177	$178	$172	$171	$167	$174	$182	$182	$206	$230	$249
Avg Length of Stay	177.7 days	213.4 days	228.5 days	232.7 days	269.3 days	391.7 days	352.3 days	283.4 days	294.8 days	492.2 days	323.7 days	363.9 days	326.9 days

Finances and operations

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

Net patient revenue

$8.1M

Net patient income

$585.5K

Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$8.1M

Net patient income

$585.5K

Other income

$46.1K

Payroll costs

$4.4M 53.8% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$3.2M

Total costs

$7.6M

What does this home offer?

Building Type: Single-story

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (44% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 44%

Private pay 43%

Medicaid 13%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 49%

Private pay 37%

Medicaid 14%

1.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Osceola's city center to Southern Hills Specialty Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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).

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.

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).

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).

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

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

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.

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

Is Southern Hills Specialty Care in a walkable area?

Southern Hills Specialty Care has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Southern Hills Specialty Care?

According to IA state health department records, Southern Hills Specialty Care's license number is 200593.

When does Southern Hills Specialty Care's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Southern Hills Specialty Care's license expires on August 1, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Southern Hills Specialty Care?

Southern Hills Specialty Care's occupancy is 96%.

What is the best email address for Southern Hills Specialty Care?

The team at Southern Hills Specialty Care can be reached at SouthernHillsAdministrator@careinitiatives.org.

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

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

Who is the administrator of Southern Hills Specialty Care?

Tammy Bushong is the administrator of Southern Hills Specialty Care.

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Southern Hills Specialty Care

Overview of Southern Hills Specialty Care

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Safety & Compliance

Therapy & Rehabilitation

Additional Services

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Contact Southern Hills Specialty Care

Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

51 Certified Nursing Assistant

19 Licensed Practical Nurse

18 Registered Nurse

11 Medication Aide/Technician

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Administrator

1 RN Director of Nursing

1 Dietitian

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Qualified Social Worker

3 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Medical Director

4 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

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