Oskaloosa, IA 52577
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 165274 · 79 beds
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Oskaloosa, IA (CMS Certification Number 165274). CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 3/5). Federal inspection records list 10 health deficiencies, including 1 immediate jeopardy citation. The most recent survey date on record is November 24, 2025. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $39K across 1 fine. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: CARE INITIATIVES. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Health inspection | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 10 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | November 24, 2025 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 1 |
| Harm citations | 0 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $39K |
| Fine count | 1 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.56 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.20 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 1.1% |
Chain / affiliated entity: CARE INITIATIVES
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 45 facilities in the current extract.