Chariton, IA 50049
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 165305 · 60 beds
Chariton Specialty Care is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Chariton, IA (CMS Certification Number 165305). CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 4/5). Federal inspection records list 18 health deficiencies, including 1 immediate jeopardy citation. The most recent survey date on record is January 14, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $15K 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 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 18 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | January 14, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 1 |
| Harm citations | 0 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $15K |
| Fine count | 1 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.99 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.81 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Chain / affiliated entity: CARE INITIATIVES
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 45 facilities in the current extract.