New London Specialty Care
New London, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165404) · 43 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 367-5753 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
New London Specialty Care has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
New London Specialty Care reports 3.19 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.7%.
New London Specialty Care has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
New London Specialty Care is a non-profit nursing home in New London, Iowa (Henry County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1999. The facility maintains 43 certified beds with an average daily census of 44 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, New London Specialty Care holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.19 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.7%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
New London Specialty Care is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. There has been no change in ownership reported within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
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?
New London Specialty Care has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nursing hours are 3.19 per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 47.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 43 certified beds and an average daily census of 44 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and 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?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall rating combining all three; this facility scores 2, 3, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3193675753 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 3193675753 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165404?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.