Oakwood Specialty Care
Albia, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165313) · 54 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 932-7105 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Oakwood Specialty Care in Albia, Iowa holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Iowa state average of about 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Oakwood Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.26 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.7%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Oakwood Specialty Care has no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Oakwood Specialty Care is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Albia, Iowa (Monroe County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 1997. The facility maintains 54 certified beds with an average daily census of 47.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Oakwood Specialty Care holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of approximately 3.07. Its four CMS component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measure rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.26 hours per resident per day, including about 0.54 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials on record.
Oakwood Specialty Care is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars across the chain — notably lower than this individual facility's 4-star rating. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to 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?
Oakwood Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of about 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Oakwood Specialty Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with 31.7% nursing turnover; CMS rates staffing at 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed in the CMS data provided for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Oakwood Specialty Care has 54 certified beds and an average daily population of 47.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — 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 nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 12, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Oakwood Specialty Care scores 4, 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6419327105 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6419327105 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165313?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.