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Belle Plaine Specialty Care

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…

4.0CMS overall rating(319) 444-2500Visit website ↗
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Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.

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Reported historical occupancy80% reported occupancy

Reported average: 36.6 residents per day across 46 certified beds (80% occupancy).

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Source: CMS Care Compare, reported average daily residents and certified beds. This is not a live availability feed.

Our evaluation

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A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Belle Plaine

Belle Plaine Specialty Care is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Belle Plaine, IA, with 46 certified beds and an average of about 37 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 3.02 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.79 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.8%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • ✓No federal fines on record
  • ✓Full sprinkler system
  • ✓Active resident & family council

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Topics noted in the summary

  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.02 hrs/resident/day)
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Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Belle Plaine for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
46
Avg. residents/day
37
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Care Initiatives
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
165349

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing
$8,600–$10,770/mo (modeled range)

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.

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
3.02
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.79
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
54.8%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Reported federal nursing-home measures. Missing values are not a clean-record finding; check the original source for current information.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
2
Federal fines
0 reported
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-08-28
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

Requirements cited by inspectors

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (20 citations on record — showing the latest 8). The count is not a count of unique incidents.

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Showing 8 of 8 citation entries on this page.

2026-01-21F0658Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2025-08-28F0851Severity F — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportAdministration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

2025-04-14F0550Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2025-04-14F0684Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-04-14F0689Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2024-10-30F0684Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2024-10-17F0805Severity E — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

2024-10-17F0550Severity D — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Services and details to confirm

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  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Memory care
  • Daily activities & events

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Location

1505 Sunset Drive, Belle Plaine, IA

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Family reviews

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Common questions about Belle Plaine Specialty Care

How much does Belle Plaine Specialty Care cost?

Belle Plaine Specialty Care has no current published quote for skilled nursing in Haven records. The local market planning estimate is $8,600–$10,770 per month (modeled range). 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. This is not a community quote. Ask for a current, itemized price.

What is Belle Plaine Specialty Care's Medicare rating?

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.

How is the staffing at Belle Plaine Specialty Care?

Staff provide about 3.02 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Belle Plaine Specialty Care?

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.

Does Belle Plaine Specialty Care have availability?

Reported average: 36.6 residents per day across 46 certified beds (80% occupancy). These historical figures do not establish current availability. Contact the community to confirm openings, room types and admission requirements.

What types of care does Belle Plaine Specialty Care offer?

Belle Plaine Specialty Care in Belle Plaine, IA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 46 beds.

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