Benton County, Iowa · Nursing home
Belle Plaine Specialty Care
4 of 5 overall from CMS
1505 Sunset Drive, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.02 hours Below the state average of 3.82
- Nursing staff who left in a year 54.8% Above the state average of 44.0%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 20 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 79.6% of 46 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Belle Plaine Specialty Care is a 46-bed nursing home in Belle Plaine, Iowa (Benton County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.02 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Iowa average of 3.82. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 46
- Residents per day (average)
- 36.6
- Certified since
- 1997 (29 yrs)
Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Care Initiatives (43 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Belle Plaine Specialty Care
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Nursing staff turnover is 54.8%, above the Iowa average of 44.0%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 2.67 hours per resident on weekends against 3.02 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 4 of 5 Iowa average 3.1
- Health inspections 3 of 5 Iowa average 2.8
- Staffing 3 of 5 Iowa average 3.7
- Quality measures 5 of 5 Iowa average 3.3
The vertical line marks the Iowa average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.02 h Iowa average 3.82
- Nurse aides 2.07 h Iowa average 2.52
- Licensed practical nurses 0.16 h Iowa average 0.56
- Registered nurses 0.79 h Iowa average 0.74
- All staff, weekends 2.67 h Iowa average 3.37
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Iowa average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover54.8%
- Iowa average44.0%
- Registered nurse turnover44.4%
- Iowa average42.1%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Iowa and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.9% | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.5% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 4.2% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% | 94.0% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 17.2% | 16.6% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.3% | 20.8% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.1% | 95.3% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.3% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.3% | 25.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.8% | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.49 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 2.08 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% | 84.0% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 5.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.8% | 73.3% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | Too few residents or stays to report | 20.9% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | Too few residents or stays to report | 13.2% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 20 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 9 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 10 | 3 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 8 | 5 |
Iowa homes averaged 6.5 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (20)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Past Non-Compliance (Jan 3, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 8, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 14, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 14, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 14, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure 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.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 14, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 11, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 11, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 11, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 11, 2023)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Iowa homes averaged 0.6 fines and $19,286 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Iowa
- Size269 of 387 by certified beds
- Iowa average residents per day52.4
- ChainCare Initiatives
- Chain average overall rating2.9 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Benton County4
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Belle Plaine Specialty Care?
Belle Plaine Specialty Care has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Belle Plaine Specialty Care have?
Belle Plaine Specialty Care has 46 certified beds. It averages 36.6 residents per day, about 79.6% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Belle Plaine Specialty Care?
The home reports 3.02 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.79 hours from registered nurses. The Iowa average is 3.82 hours and 0.74 hours from registered nurses.
Has Belle Plaine Specialty Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Belle Plaine Specialty Care accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Benton County
Who to call in Iowa
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Iowa.
- Long-term care ombudsman Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman 866-236-1430 (Toll-free. Relay Iowa TTY: 1-800-735-2942. The page also offers an online complaint form.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Health Facilities Complaints Hotline 1-877-686-0027 (Email hfd_complaint@dia.iowa.gov; complaints fax 515-281-7106. DIAL's complaints page links to an online complaint form (stateofiowa.seamlessdocs.com/f/DIA_Contact_Form).) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Iowa staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 165349. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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