CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1652952026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Montezuma Specialty Care

316 Meadow Lane Drive · Montezuma, IA 50171 · Poweshiek County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds41CMS provider file
Recent citation rows28current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-04-2342026-04-232
Cycle 22025-04-1032025-04-108
Cycle 32024-05-3062024-05-305
02 / CITATION DETAIL

28 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-04-23 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-04-23 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-04-23 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-04-23 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-04-23 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-04
2026-04-23 · FIREK0914Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-06
2025-04-10 · FIREK0222Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-10
2025-04-10 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-15
2025-04-10 · FIREK0343Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-15
2025-04-10 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-15
2025-04-10 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-10
2025-04-10 · FIREK0355Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-15
2025-04-10 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-28
2025-04-10 · FIREK0912Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-14
2024-10-03 · HEALTHF0550Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-18 · complaint
2024-10-03 · HEALTHF0835Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-18 · complaint
2024-10-03 · HEALTHF0865Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-18 · complaint
2024-05-30 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-29
2024-05-30 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-29
2024-05-30 · FIREK0341Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-06
2024-05-30 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Waiver has been granted · 2024-07-09
2024-05-30 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-05
2024-05-30 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-05
2024-05-30 · FIREK0922Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-05
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • CARE INITIATIVESOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 07/01/2000
  • COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAOrganization · 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
  • BEAL, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2020
  • BOWEN, LANEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
  • CAROTHERS, MARY JANEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • CHILDS, KEVINIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2023
  • CORLESS, PETERIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
  • KREIN, KEITHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/29/2022
  • RUST, ELIZABETHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • STURM, DENISEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
  • UPMEYER, LINDAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/29/2022
  • BEAL, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2020
  • DIXON, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2016
  • DRAKE, EMILYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/04/2023
  • GILYARD, TANYAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/23/2025
  • KUHN, JERAMYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/25/2008
  • MCDYER, JESSICAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/22/2023
  • VOLM, JOHANNAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.30per resident day
RN hours0.83per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.08per resident day
Staff turnover51.6%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Iowa ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.