Corning Specialty Care

1614 Northgate Drive

4.5(13 ratings)

Part of Care Initiatives · 43 communities · 3.6★ average

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Quick Facts

Total units: 40
Medicare rating: 4 of 5
Ownership: Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds: 40
Inspections: View history (44 citations)
Operator: Run by Care Initiatives, Iowa's largest nonprofit provider
Care availability: 24-hour, seven-day-a-week skilled nursing care
Rehab services: Onsite short- and long-term rehab therapy

What Families Think

Families and reviewers describe Corning Specialty Care as a small, nonprofit-run nursing home where most staff are seen as caring and the building feels clean and homelike. A few reviewers raised concerns about how some aides treat residents who need heavy assistance, and about facility communication.

The Good

Staff described as caring and dedicated
Facility called clean with a cozy atmosphere
Strong, compassionate leadership team noted
Onsite rehab therapy for short- and long-term needs

The Bad

One report of CNAs being rude or name-calling toward residents
One reviewer said communication needs improvement

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Corning Specialty Care is a senior living community in Corning, Iowa offering Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 13 reviews.

About Corning Specialty Care

Corning Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community located in Corning, Iowa, licensed to serve up to 40 residents with 24-hour, seven-day-a-week care. The facility serves residents from Adams County and surrounding communities.

The community provides long-term and short-term care options for individuals with chronic diseases or debilitating medical conditions, including Alzheimer's and heart disease. Rehabilitation therapy services are available onsite, offering both short and long-term rehabilitation with state-of-the-art approaches tailored to individual needs.

Corning Specialty Care is committed to maintaining an active and engaging quality of life through daily programming, social and educational activities, and services designed to promote physical health, provide mental stimulation, and increase engagement in a home-like setting. The facility is staffed by more than 35 dedicated team members.

Corning Specialty Care is operated by Care Initiatives, Iowa's largest nonprofit provider of skilled nursing care, hospice care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care, with multiple locations across the Midwest.

Types of Care at Corning Specialty Care

Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

Emergency Call System
Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

24-Hour Staff
Gathering / Activity Spaces
Housekeeping
Medication Management
On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Corning Specialty Care

4.5overall · 13 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (13)

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Daniel Carruthers

Feb 2025

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Great place, great staff with good caring people

Julie Simons

Sep 2022

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Caring dedicated staff! Strong leader team with compassion. Great job Corning team!

Abigail Longfellow

Aug 2022

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As a whole they care about their residents. But their are some cnas that would rather treat certain residents (seems to be ones that need a lot of help) very foul. Name calling and rude remarks are unnecessary towards residents. In my opinion if you can't stop that while at work and taking care of residents then you should have never been a cna! Period!

Tifny Stout

Aug 2022

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The staff and residents are great. We need to work on communication.

Erica Eppers

Aug 2022

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Corning Specialty Care has a great group of staff who truly care for the Residents who reside there. The facility is very clean and has a very cozy atmosphere.

Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 44 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 18, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 17, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 2, 2026
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 18, 2026
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 18, 2026
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 24, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2026

May 28, 2025Health Complaint2 citations

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 6, 2025

Jan 23, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard19 citations

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2025
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 29, 2025
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 6, 2025
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2025
Implement 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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 8, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 8, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 29, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 22, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 23, 2025
Have an externally vented heating system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 23, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 8, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 8, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 8, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 8, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 8, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 8, 2025

Jul 5, 2024Health Complaint1 citation

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 26, 2024

Feb 8, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard13 citations

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2024
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 19, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 15, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 19, 2024
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 22, 2024
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 19, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Honor 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Have an externally vented heating system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2024

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Corning Specialty Care offer?

Corning Specialty Care offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Corning Specialty Care located?

Corning Specialty Care is located at 1614 Northgate Drive in Corning, Iowa.

What do families say about Corning Specialty Care?

How did Corning Specialty Care do on recent health and safety inspections?

Corning Specialty Care had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 44 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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