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Northern Mahaska Specialty Care
Nursing home Oskaloosa, IA
2401 Crestview Drive, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 · (641) 673-3000
Overall rating 3
Health inspections 3
Staffing 4
Quality of resident care 3
Certified beds79
Residents on an average day76
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation · Care Initiatives
Medicare-certified sinceApr 5, 1996
Ratings compared with Iowa and the U.S. average
| Measure | This provider | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Health inspections | 3 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | 4 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Quality of resident care | 3 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
Nurse staffing compared with Iowa and the U.S.
| Measure | This provider | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.20 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.56 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover (lower is better) | 31.3% | 44% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover (lower is better) | 20% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
Fines and payment denials (last 3 years)
- Fines: 1, total $39,033
- Payment denials: 0
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Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing homes - Provider Information (released Sep 30, 2026).