Corning Specialty Care
Corning, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165285) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 322-4061 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Corning Specialty Care has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Corning Specialty Care reports 3.43 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.5%.
Corning Specialty Care has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Corning Specialty Care is a 40-bed nursing home in Corning, Iowa, operated as a non-profit corporation and certified by Medicare and Medicaid since August 1996. The facility currently serves an average of 25 residents. It is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars; Corning Specialty Care's own overall rating of 4 stars is notably higher than its chain average.
According to CMS Care Compare, Corning Specialty Care holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.5%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon displayed by CMS for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of serious, persistent quality problems subject to increased inspections.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Corning Specialty Care has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.43 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4, and nursing turnover is 43.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no 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 in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 40 beds with an average of 25 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 1996.
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 (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify; contact the facility at 6413224061 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 6413224061 to arrange a visit and check current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165285?state=IA for the most current CMS data.
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.