Quick answers
- Where is Centerville Specialty Care?
- 1208 East Cross Street, Centerville, IA 52544, in Appanoose County, Iowa.
- What is the phone number of Centerville Specialty Care?
- (641) 856-8651, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Centerville Specialty Care?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Centerville Specialty Care been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Centerville Specialty Care.
- What did inspectors find at Centerville Specialty Care?
- In its last three inspection cycles (September 18, 2023 to March 25, 2026), Medicare lists 15 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (September 18, 2023 to March 25, 2026), Centerville Specialty Care had 15 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.56 hours per resident per day; the Iowa average is 3.86 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: December 4, 2025 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 4, 2025 (standard health inspection); March 25, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0803 Level D
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: October 17, 2024 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 17, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0803 Level D
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
Earlier cycle: September 18, 2023 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 18, 2023 (standard health inspection); August 1, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 22, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 7 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0584 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0919 Level D
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (38)
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0161 Level D
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0161 Level D
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0351 Level D
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0922 Level D
“Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.”
K0929 Level D
“Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.”
E0030 Level F
“List the names and contact information of those in the facility.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0346 Level F
“Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0291 Level E
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0362 Level E
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0161 Level D
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.53 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.96 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.06 | 2.56 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.56 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.08 | 3.38 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.48 | 0.51 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 43.9% | 44.1% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 20.0% | 42.1% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 43 nursing homes: Care Initiatives.
Legal business name: Care Initiatives.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care Initiatives | Direct owner | 100% | August 1, 1989 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 46 |
| Average residents per day | 38.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Care Initiatives |
| Legal business name | Care Initiatives |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1994-07-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1208 East Cross Street, Centerville, IA 52544 |
| County | Appanoose County |
| State | Iowa |
| Phone | (641) 856‑8651 |
| CMS Certification Number | 165225 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- MercyOne Centerville Medical Center0.9 mi · Centerville, IA · 2 of 5 stars
- Golden Age Care Center1.8 mi · Centerville, IA · 1 of 5 stars
- Oakwood Specialty Care19 mi · Albia, IA · 4 of 5 stars
- Putnam County Care Center19 mi · Unionville, MO · 2 of 5 stars
- Corydon Specialty Care23 mi · Corydon, IA · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- MercyOne Centerville Medical Center3.5 mi · Centerville, IA · Critical Access Hospital
- Putnam County Memorial Hospital19 mi · Unionville, MO · Critical Access Hospital
- Monroe County Hospital21 mi · Albia, IA · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13