Our Coverage of Wapello Specialty Care

Wapello Specialty Care: Infection Control Gap - IA Mar 7, 2026

Inspection History Overview

Advertisement

Detailed Inspection Reports

Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.

November 20, 2025 Health Inspection

Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 2 penalties totaling $30,265

$15,000
Nov 1, 2022

Fine

$15,265
Jun 6, 2022

Fine

2021 1 penalties totaling $3,250

$3,250
Sep 20, 2021

Fine

2020 1 penalties totaling $975

$975
Jun 15, 2020

Fine

Advertisement

Health Violations by Year

2024 3 violations

Tag 0600 D Apr 11, 2024

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0609 D Apr 11, 2024

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0689 D Apr 11, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 24, 2024

2023 20 violations

Tag 0550 D Sep 21, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 20, 2023
Tag 0554 D Sep 21, 2023

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

✓ Corrected: Oct 20, 2023
Tag 0578 D Sep 21, 2023

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2023
Tag 0580 D Sep 21, 2023

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Oct 20, 2023
Tag 0622 D Sep 21, 2023

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

✓ Corrected: Oct 20, 2023
Tag 0637 D Sep 21, 2023

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2023
Tag 0638 D Sep 21, 2023

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2023
Tag 0640 D Sep 21, 2023

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

✓ Corrected: Oct 20, 2023
Tag 0644 D Sep 21, 2023

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2023
Tag 0645 D Sep 21, 2023

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

✓ Corrected: Oct 20, 2023
Tag 0657 E Sep 21, 2023

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Oct 20, 2023
Tag 0658 D Sep 21, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 20, 2023
Tag 0677 D Sep 21, 2023

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Oct 20, 2023
Tag 0684 D Sep 21, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 20, 2023
Tag 0686 G Sep 21, 2023

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Oct 20, 2023
Tag 0689 G Sep 21, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2023
Tag 0690 G Sep 21, 2023

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Oct 20, 2023
Tag 0740 D Sep 21, 2023

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

✓ Corrected: Oct 20, 2023
Tag 0842 D Sep 21, 2023

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Nov 29, 2023
Tag 0865 C Sep 21, 2023

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

✓ Corrected: Oct 20, 2023

2022 21 violations

Tag 0550 D Nov 1, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 30, 2022
Tag 0582 D Nov 1, 2022

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

✓ Corrected: Dec 30, 2022
Tag 0655 D Nov 1, 2022

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Dec 30, 2022
Tag 0656 E Nov 1, 2022

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Dec 30, 2022
Tag 0657 D Nov 1, 2022

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Dec 30, 2022
Tag 0658 E Nov 1, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 30, 2022
Tag 0677 D Nov 1, 2022

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Tag 0684 D Nov 1, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 30, 2022
Tag 0686 D Nov 1, 2022

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Tag 0697 D Nov 1, 2022

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Dec 30, 2022
Tag 0741 E Nov 1, 2022

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

✓ Corrected: Dec 30, 2022
Tag 0758 D Nov 1, 2022

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

✓ Corrected: Dec 30, 2022
Tag 0838 C Nov 1, 2022

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.

✓ Corrected: Dec 30, 2022
Tag 0880 E Nov 1, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Dec 30, 2022
Tag 0655 D Jun 6, 2022

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0684 D Jun 6, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0689 J Jun 6, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0755 D Jun 6, 2022

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0760 D Jun 6, 2022

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0868 D Jun 6, 2022

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

2021 10 violations

Tag 0658 D Sep 20, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 14, 2021
Tag 0773 G Sep 20, 2021

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

✓ Corrected: Oct 14, 2021
Tag 0880 E Sep 20, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Oct 14, 2021
Tag 0886 E Sep 20, 2021

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

✓ Corrected: Oct 14, 2021
Tag 0677 D Apr 22, 2021

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: May 20, 2021
Tag 0712 D Apr 22, 2021

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

✓ Corrected: May 20, 2021
Tag 0804 E Apr 22, 2021

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

✓ Corrected: May 20, 2021
Tag 0808 D Apr 22, 2021

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

✓ Corrected: May 20, 2021
Tag 0880 D Apr 22, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: May 20, 2021
Tag 0689 G Jan 12, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Jan 12, 2021

2019 2 violations

Tag 0677 D Apr 25, 2019

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: May 25, 2019
Tag 0689 D Apr 25, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: May 25, 2019

2016 1 violations

Tag 0312 D Oct 13, 2016

Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.

✓ Corrected: Oct 29, 2016
🏥 Facility Summary

Wapello Specialty Care is a 4-star nursing home in WAPELLO, IA with 49 beds.

Most recent inspection: Data not available. No current violations on record.

📞 3195232001
📍 601 HIGHWAY 61 SOUTH, WAPELLO, IA
💵 Accepts Medicare and Medicaid
Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Facility information updated daily. Star ratings range from 1 (much below average) to 5 (much above average).

Frequently Asked Questions About Wapello Specialty Care

What violations has Wapello Specialty Care received?
Wapello Specialty Care has 0 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of Wapello Specialty Care?
Wapello Specialty Care has a 4-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an above-average rating, indicating better quality care compared to most nursing homes. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Wapello Specialty Care last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is Wapello Specialty Care safe?
Safety at Wapello Specialty Care should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact Wapello Specialty Care?
Phone: 3195232001. Address: 601 HIGHWAY 61 SOUTH, WAPELLO, IA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Wapello Specialty Care offer?
Wapello Specialty Care is a skilled nursing facility with 49 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near WAPELLO, IA?
Compare Wapello Specialty Care with other nursing homes in WAPELLO, IA on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.