Northern Mahaska Specialty Care
Oskaloosa, Iowa
2401 Crestview Drive, Oskaloosa, IA, 52577
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $46,989
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.46 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.59 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.18 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.01 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 1 to 2 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 79 certified beds · ~76 avg residents/day (96% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care is a nonprofit, 79-bed skilled nursing facility located in Oskaloosa, Iowa. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the facility holds a 2-star overall rating, with a 3-star rating for staffing and a 2-star rating for health inspections. While it received a 2-star rating for its most recent inspections, the facility maintains a 4-star rating for quality measures.
Location
2401 Crestview Drive, Oskaloosa, IA, 52577, Oskaloosa, IA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Northern Mahaska Specialty Care?
- Northern Mahaska Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Northern Mahaska Specialty Care score on health inspections?
- Northern Mahaska Specialty Care received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Northern Mahaska Specialty Care?
- Northern Mahaska Specialty Care has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Northern Mahaska Specialty Care have?
- Northern Mahaska Specialty Care has 79 certified beds.
- Does Northern Mahaska Specialty Care accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Northern Mahaska Specialty Care accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Northern Mahaska Specialty Care located?
- Northern Mahaska Specialty Care is located at 2401 Crestview Drive, Oskaloosa, IA, 52577, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
- How can I contact Northern Mahaska Specialty Care?
- You can reach Northern Mahaska Specialty Care by phone at +1 641-673-3000.
Nearby facilities
- Oskaloosa Care Center 1.5 mi
605 Highway 432, Oskaloosa, IA, 52577
- Crystal Heights Care Center 1.7 mi
1514 High Avenue West, Oskaloosa, IA, 52577
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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