Laporte City Specialty Care
1100 Hwy 218 N, La Porte City, IA 50651
Laporte City Specialty Care is a nursing home in La Porte City, Iowa. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionFebruary 26, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Health citations since January 4, 20243 (Iowa average 21)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on February 26, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on February 26, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 3, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on November 20, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
73 of 387 Iowa homes (19%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
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Citation F0760. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2025.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on January 4, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 26, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on January 4, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 26, 2024.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (319) 348-0253
- Last standard health inspection
- February 26, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 46
- Residents per day, on average
- 44.3
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Care Initiatives
- Chain
- Care Initiatives
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (3 vs 21).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CARE INITIATIVES5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 11/12/2010
- BAEDKE, CHARISSAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- EBERLY, SCOTTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- TALLMAN, PAMELAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/17/1997
Questions
When was Laporte City Specialty Care last inspected?
CMS lists February 26, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Laporte City Specialty Care have?
CMS lists 3 health citations since January 4, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Laporte City Specialty Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Laporte City Specialty Care?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Laporte City Specialty Care a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.