Lyon Specialty Care
Rock Rapids, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165215) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 472-3748 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lyon Specialty Care has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing.
Lyon Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of about 2.77 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.0%.
Lyon Specialty Care has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS; no abuse icon or Special Focus designation is present in the available data.
About this facility
Lyon Specialty Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa, first approved in 1994. The facility is certified for 45 beds and reported an average daily census of 36.2 residents. It is operated as a Non profit - Corporation and is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which includes 43 facilities nationwide averaging a 2.9 overall star rating.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lyon Specialty Care holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
CMS-reported staffing data show total nurse staffing of 2.77 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is present in the data provided for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lyon Specialty Care has a 4-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.77 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 50.0% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lyon Specialty Care is certified for 45 beds and reported an average daily census of 36.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a Non profit - Corporation and is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which includes 43 facilities averaging a 2.9 overall rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on April 18, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure stars; Lyon Specialty Care has 4 overall, 4 health inspection, 4 quality measure, and 3 staffing stars.
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 7124723748 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 7124723748 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/165215?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.