Southern Hills Specialty Care
Osceola, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165293) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $36,865
Phone: (641) 342-6061 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southern Hills Specialty Care has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Southern Hills Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.4%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine on record for Southern Hills Specialty Care totaling $36,865.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Southern Hills Specialty Care is a 90-certified-bed nursing home in Osceola, Iowa (Clarke County), with an average daily census of 83.9 residents. The facility is operated as a Non profit - Corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved on 1996-08-09.
According to CMS Care Compare, Southern Hills Specialty Care holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average of 3.07 for Iowa. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $36,865.00. There have been 0 payment denials.
No abuse icon and no Special Focus status are indicated in this data set for Southern Hills Specialty Care.
This facility is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Southern Hills Specialty Care has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at 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 — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with staffing turnover at 40.4% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $36,865.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 90 certified beds and an average daily census of 83.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a Non profit - Corporation, 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?
It was first approved for certification on 1996-08-09.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3 stars in overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures.
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 6413426061 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6413426061 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 facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165293?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.