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Chariton Specialty Care, Chariton, IA: 4 star rating, no fines

Chariton Specialty Care in Chariton, IA is owned by Care Initiatives, is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 15 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on January 14, 2026, and none of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
1214 North Seventh Street, Chariton, IA 50049
Overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
4 of 5
Staffing rating
4 of 5
Quality measure rating
4 of 5
Certified beds
60
Residents per day
37 on average
Ownership type
For profit, corporation
Legal business name
Care Initiatives
Chain
Care Initiatives, 43 facilities
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
15, of which 0 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
January 14, 2026
CMS Certification Number
165305
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
January 14, 2026F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 30, 2026data.cms.gov
January 14, 2026F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 30, 2026data.cms.gov
September 18, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 30, 2025data.cms.gov
January 30, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 11, 2025data.cms.gov
January 30, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 11, 2025data.cms.gov
January 30, 2025F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 11, 2025data.cms.gov
January 30, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 11, 2025data.cms.gov
January 30, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 11, 2025data.cms.gov
January 30, 2025F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 11, 2025data.cms.gov
January 30, 2025F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 11, 2025data.cms.gov
March 7, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 19, 2024data.cms.gov
March 7, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 19, 2024data.cms.gov
March 7, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 19, 2024data.cms.gov
March 7, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 19, 2024data.cms.gov
March 7, 2024F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 19, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 20 individual or personal trusts (3 managers, 15 officers, directors or trustees, 2 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Care InitiativesDirect owner100%November 12, 2010data.cms.gov
Computershare Corporate Trust Company, NAMortgage interestNot listedJanuary 1, 2024data.cms.gov
Computershare Corporate Trust Company, NAAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 7, 2025data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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