Corydon Specialty Care

745 East South Street, Corydon, Iowa 50060

71 certified beds · ≈ 54 residents/day · Non profit - Corporation · Last survey January 2026 · Provider #165222

CMS FIVE-STAR RATINGS
4/ 5 overall

Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.

Health inspections 4/5
Staffing 4/5
Quality measures 4/5
Part of a 43-facility chain · chain average rating 3★
COMPLIANCE AT A GLANCE
Citations, last 12 months
4
46% below the Iowa average of 7.4
Serious citations (J–L)
0
no immediate jeopardy–level findings
Fines on record
None
civil monetary penalties
On cycle

The next survey window likely opens around December 2026

7 of ~15 typical months since the last standard survey (January 2026)
Jan 2026 · on cycle Window opens Dec 2026 → ~Apr 2027

Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.

Citation history

Health deficiencies cited at Corydon Specialty Care during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.

4 in the last 12 months37 all-time 24 inspections on file
Delayed Feeding Assistance During Meals
D
F0677 F677: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Short Summary

Two residents with severe cognitive impairment and eating assistance needs did not receive timely help during meals. One resident who was dependent on staff for eating sat with food in front of her and was not assisted for several minutes after tray delivery, while another resident who needed setup, verbal cues, and oversight struggled with an ice cream container, mixed food into her water, and went without staff assistance or encouragement for an extended period while staff attended to other residents.

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Failure to Provide Discharged Resident with Prescribed Medications
D
F0557 F557: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Short Summary

A resident with multiple health conditions was discharged to another facility without her prescribed pain and anxiety medications, including controlled substances, due to staff following a protocol of returning or destroying medications at discharge. This left the resident without necessary pain management for over 10 hours, despite facility policy allowing for the release of such medications under certain conditions.

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Failure to Implement Fall Prevention Interventions
G
F0689 F689: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Short Summary

A resident with Alzheimer's and muscle weakness experienced multiple falls due to inadequate implementation of fall prevention interventions. Despite being at risk, the care plan was not consistently followed, leading to injuries. Observations showed the resident frequently slid out of her wheelchair, and staff interviews revealed that recommended interventions, such as a new cushion, were not in place.

No penalty information released
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Failure to Complete Physician's Order for Weekly Weights
D
F0658 F658: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Short Summary

A facility failed to complete a physician's order for weekly weights for a resident with multiple diagnoses, including heart failure and Parkinson's disease, who was on diuretic therapy. The care plan noted significant weight loss and required weekly weights, but the EHR showed missing weights for two weeks with no documentation of attempts to obtain them or notify the PCP. The DON acknowledged the oversight and lack of documentation.

No penalty information released
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Improper Food Handling and Hand Hygiene Practices
D
F0812 F812: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Short Summary

During a lunch service, staff members failed to adhere to proper food handling and hand hygiene practices. A CNA and a cook were observed cutting and buttering residents' dinner rolls with bare hands, while another CNA fed residents without performing hand hygiene between interactions. Despite the availability of gloves and hand sanitizer, these were not used, violating the facility's policies on food preparation and hand hygiene.

No penalty information released
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1F689Accident hazards & supervision82
2F880Infection prevention & control74
3F812Food safety & sanitation61
4F656Comprehensive care plans49

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Gulf Coast Village · 1.6 mi F689J

Resident with a documented fall history left unattended on the patio; found on the ground with a hip fracture.

Cypress Cove · 4.2 mi F812D

Walk-in cooler logs missing for 12 days; expired supplements in the medication room fridge.

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Walk supervision coverage on the memory-care unit at shift changeDo first
Audit fall-risk care plans for residents flagged high-riskF689
Verify kitchen temperature logs for the last 30 daysF812

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Nursing homes near Corydon

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Facility Distance Overall rating Citations, 12 mo Serious (J–L)
Chariton Specialty Care 19 mi ★★★★★ 3 0
Westview Acres Care Center 22.8 mi ★★★★ 0 0
Golden Age Care Center 23.2 mi ★★★★★ 1 0
Centerville Specialty Care 23.3 mi ★★★★★ 6 0
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center 23.3 mi ★★★★★ 15 0
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