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Lyon Specialty Care

0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedRock Rapids, IALic. 165215
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Lyon Specialty Care, located in Rock Rapids, IA, is a licensed facility providing quality care for up to 45 residents, available 24/7. The facility emphasizes an active and engaging lifestyle through daily programming, social activities, and services aimed at promoting physical health and mental stimulation. As part of Care Initiatives, Iowa's largest nonprofit provider of skilled nursing care, Lyon Specialty Care offers a range of services including skilled nursing, long-term care, and rehabilitation services. The dedicated team is committed to enhancing the quality of life for residents in a supportive, home-like environment.

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Medicare overall
4/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
2.68 total HPRDRN 0.53 · weekend 95%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
7 inspections25 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 165215

Overall: 4/5 · Health: 4/5 · Staffing: 4/5 · QM: 3/5

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Recent inspections
Health surveyFeb 2026 · CMS3 deficiencies
  • F-609SS ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
  • F-610SS ERespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
  • F-842SS DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Fire safetyJun 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL3 deficiencies
  • K-324SS FProvide properly protected cooking facilities.
  • K-712SS FHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
  • K-918SS FHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fire safetyJul 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL1 deficiencies
  • K-363SS FInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Health surveyJul 2024 · CMS4 deficiencies
  • F-625SS DNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
  • F-689SS DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-803SS EEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
  • F-880SS DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Health surveyMar 2024 · CMS1 deficiencies
  • F-684SS DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Fire safetyMay 2023 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL3 deficiencies
  • K-363SS EInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
  • K-914SS FEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
  • K-922SS DMeet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Health surveyMay 2023 · CMS10 deficiencies
  • F-554SS DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
  • 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-644SS DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
  • F-655SS DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
  • F-656SS DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  • F-657SS DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
  • 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-758SS DImplement 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.
  • F-812SS EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-880SS EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Ownership

Operated by CARE INITIATIVES (nonprofit) since 1994.

  1. Nov 2010
    operator transition — CARE INITIATIVES
    5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (100%) — CARE INITIATIVES
Contact

1010 South Union
Rock Rapids, IA 51246

7124723748careinitiatives.org/lyon-specialty-care
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