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Corydon Specialty Care

Nursing HomeCorydon, IACMS 165222
42 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
3 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
71

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
57.5

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
42

*CMS

Inspections on file
10

*CMS

Last inspection
2026-01-29

*CMS

Citations

42 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0030Generalpotential for harm

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0004Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  • 0039Generalpotential for harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 0557Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

  • 0291Generalpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

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

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0658Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0914Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0293Generalpotential for harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  • 0688Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  • 0725Generalpotential for harm

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  • 0921Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  • 0925Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0920Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0637Generalpotential for harm

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0688Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  • 0030Generalpotential for harm

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

  • 0281Generalpotential for harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

  • 0291Generalpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0374Generalpotential for harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0321Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  • 0291Generalpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0161Generalpotential for harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

  • 0645Generalpotential for harm

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  • 0926Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

  • 0920Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0511Generalpotential for harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  • 0372Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0362Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Corydon Specialty Care?
Corydon Specialty Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Corydon, IA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 165222.
What is the CMS rating for Corydon Specialty Care?
Corydon Specialty Care has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Corydon Specialty Care have?
Corydon Specialty Care is certified for 71 beds. It serves an average of 57.5 residents per day.
How many citations does Corydon Specialty Care have?
Corydon Specialty Care has 42 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Corydon Specialty Care last inspected?
Corydon Specialty Care was last inspected on January 29, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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