1505 Sunset Drive, Belle Plaine, IA 52208 · Benton County
Located in Belle Plaine, IA , Belle Plaine Specialty Care is licensed to provide quality care to up to 46 residents, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We serve residents from Benton County, Iowa…
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Typically 71% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Belle Plaine Specialty Care is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Belle Plaine, IA, with 46 certified beds and an average of about 33 residents per day. It operates as part of the Care Initiatives network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.20 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.77 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 71.4%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,600–$10,770/mo (median $9,420) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Cedar Rapids prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (20 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
1505 Sunset Drive, Belle Plaine, IA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityBelle Plaine Specialty Care does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Belle Plaine, IA area typically runs $8,600–$10,770 per month (median $9,420, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Belle Plaine Specialty Care 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.20 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 71.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Belle Plaine Specialty Care has 20 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-28). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 71% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Belle Plaine Specialty Care in Belle Plaine, IA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 46 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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