Complaint Investigation

Northern Mahaska Specialty Care

February 26, 2025 · Oskaloosa, IA · 2401 Crestview Drive

Citations 1

CMS Rating 2/5

Beds 79

Provider ID 165274

Healthcare Facility

Northern Mahaska Specialty Care

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Inspection Summary

Northern Mahaska Specialty Care in Oskaloosa, IA — inspection on February 26, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF610

Minimal harm or and assisted to van for transport to appointment, during transport Resident #1 reported to family, with Staff C Few assessment, a trauma assessment, and a skin assessment on Resident #1, notification to Physician, family, affected

F-F610, dated 1/18/25, revealed that on 1/16/25, Resident #1 approached by staff in her room and noted to be visibly upset, staff had consoled her

potential for actual harm present, that a staff member yelled at her, thrown a belonging at her, was rude, and scolded her.

Document identified corrective action for the self identified lack of reporting, included completing a head to toe

and Police, and all staff education provided on timely abuse reporting for allegations of abuse.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Oskaloosa, IA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Northern Mahaska Specialty Care or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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