Northern Mahaska Specialty Care

Northern Mahaska Specialty Care is a long-term care facility located at 2401 Crestview Drive in Oskaloosa, Iowa (zip code 52577), within Mahaska County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 79 certified beds and is currently active as a licensed care provider. The facility can be reached by phone at (641) 673-3000. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Northern Mahaska Specialty Care holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. This overall rating falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, which is also below the national average and reflects findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, placing this measure at the national average. Staffing ratings account for the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, which is above the national average. Quality measures assess clinical outcomes and resident health indicators derived from resident assessment data. Northern Mahaska Specialty Care accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. As a dually certified facility, it meets the federal requirements necessary to serve beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare for short-term skilled nursing care as well as those relying on Medicaid for longer-term residential care. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly to inquire about current bed availability, private pay options, and any additional insurance accepted. When compared to national benchmarks, Northern Mahaska Specialty Care presents a mixed profile across its rated dimensions. The overall 2-star rating and the 2-star health inspection rating are below the national average, suggesting inspection findings that may warrant consideration during the facility evaluation process. However, the staffing rating at 3 stars is consistent with the national average, and the quality measure rating of 4 stars indicates above-average performance on resident health outcome indicators. This combination of ratings reflects variation across different operational and clinical dimensions and may be relevant to those conducting comparative research on care facilities in Mahaska County and the surrounding Oskaloosa area.