Belle Plaine Specialty Care
Belle Plaine, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165349) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 444-2500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Belle Plaine Specialty Care has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of about 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Belle Plaine Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.8%.
Belle Plaine Specialty Care has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported to CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Belle Plaine Specialty Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Belle Plaine, Benton County, Iowa. The facility is certified for 46 beds and reports an average of 36.6 residents. It is operated as a non-profit corporation and has been federally certified since July 22, 1997. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Belle Plaine Specialty Care holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures (QM) 5 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.01746 per resident per day, including 0.78619 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility \u2014 no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
This facility is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 2.9 stars, notably below this facility's individual rating.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed \u2014 nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours, with a 3-star staffing rating and 54.8% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 46 beds and reports an average of 36.6 residents.
Who owns this facility \u2014 and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 22, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (3 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3194442500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3194442500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165349?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.