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Crestview Specialty Care

0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedWest Branch, IALic. 165287
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JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations
FINECMS fine: $283,750Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $19,877Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $11,746Source: CMS Penalties
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Crestview Specialty Care, located in West Branch, IA, is licensed to provide quality care for up to 65 residents, available 24/7. The facility focuses on promoting an active and engaging lifestyle through daily programming and social activities. As part of Care Initiatives, Iowa's largest nonprofit provider of skilled nursing, hospice, assisted living, independent living, and memory care, Crestview Specialty Care is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents in a home-like environment.

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TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
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Medicare overall
1/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
2.93 total HPRDRN 0.61 · weekend 90%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
9 inspections39 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 165287

Overall: 1/5 · Health: 1/5 · Staffing: 2/5 · QM: 3/5

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Recent inspections
Fire safetyDec 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL2 deficiencies
  • E-39SS FConduct testing and exercise requirements.
  • E-4SS FDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Health surveyDec 2025 · CMS13 deficiencies
  • F-550SS DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
  • F-552SS DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
  • F-584SS EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
  • F-677SS DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
  • F-684SS GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-686SS JProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  • F-689SS GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-725SS EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
  • F-730SS DObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
  • F-732SS CPost nurse staffing information every day.
  • F-761SS DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
  • F-865SS CHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
  • F-880SS EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Fire safetyNov 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL5 deficiencies
  • K-161SS DUse approved construction type or materials.
  • K-347SS FProperly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
  • K-353SS FInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • K-521SS EEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • K-918SS FHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Health surveyNov 2024 · CMS5 deficiencies
  • F-623SS DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
  • F-686SS GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  • F-725SS EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
  • F-812SS EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-882SS EDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Health surveySep 2024 · CMS2 deficiencies
  • F-557SS DHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
  • F-658SS GEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Health surveyMay 2024 · CMS1 deficiencies
  • F-684SS GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Fire safetyFeb 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL4 deficiencies
  • K-321SS FEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
  • K-353SS FInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • K-914SS FEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
  • K-918SS FHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Health surveyFeb 2024 · CMS3 deficiencies
  • F-584SS EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
  • F-677SS DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
  • F-690SS DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Health surveyNov 2023 · CMS4 deficiencies
  • F-580SS DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
  • F-684SS DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-686SS DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  • F-689SS DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Ownership

Operated by CARE INITIATIVES (nonprofit) since 1996.

  1. Sep 2011
    operator transition — CARE INITIATIVES
    5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (100%) — CARE INITIATIVES
Contact

451 West Orange Street
West Branch, IA 52358

3196432551careinitiatives.org/crestview-specialty-care
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