4.1(9 ratings)
Part of Care Initiatives · 43 communities · 3.6★ average
1 / 5CMS Care Compare
Reviews of Corydon Specialty Care are mixed: several families describe long-term, compassionate care from a devoted staff, while others raise serious concerns about dementia-specific treatment and how COVID was handled. The facility is a nonprofit skilled nursing and long-term care home operated by Care Initiatives.
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Corydon Specialty Care is a senior living community in Corydon, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 9 reviews.
Corydon Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Corydon, Iowa, licensed to serve up to 71 residents around the clock. The facility provides compassionate, individualized care to residents from Wayne County and surrounding communities, with a team of more than 65 dedicated staff members.
The community offers both short-term and long-term care options for individuals with chronic diseases or debilitating medical conditions such as Alzheimer's and heart disease. Rehabilitation therapy services are provided onsite, featuring state-of-the-art approaches tailored to each resident's needs for both short and long-term rehabilitation.
Corydon Specialty Care is committed to promoting an active and engaging quality of life through daily programming, social and educational activities, and services designed to enhance physical health, provide mental stimulation, and increase engagement in a home-like setting. The facility is operated by Care Initiatives, Iowa's largest nonprofit provider of skilled nursing care, with 60 locations across the Midwest.
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Help Me Choose4.1overall · 9 ratings combined
4.1★ on Google (9)
Elizabeth Large
Oct 2024
My mother has been there for 4 years or so. She had dementia and I feel they are lacking on her care. There are FOODS that can help dementia patients with their loss of thinking patterns and pathways. There are new meds they aren't trying, I mean she doesn't even have a neurologist. Come on our parents deserve better care.
Julie Huddleston
Jan 2024
Congratulations Team Corydon on a great annual survey.
Darrell Clark
May 2021
I was a resident for about a year . I loved it at CSC ! I would like to return !
Angel W
Nov 2020
If I could go back in time my mother would never have went to this place. Covid spread through this center like wildfire. I believe it was very much mismanaged. My mom would probably still be here today. Beware.
Jill Hyson
Feb 2016
My Mom and My Gramma both live in Corydon Specialty Care facility. My mom has been a 15 year resident and has been very well taken care of. My Gramma has only been a resident for a couple of years and couldn't be happier. The staff is very professional and compassionate, and very informative. I love the staff as an extended family and appreciate everything they have done for my girls (Mom and Gramma). Thank you, Jill Hyson ( Daughter and Granddaughter)
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 31 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 1, 2026
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 11, 2026
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 1, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 10, 2026
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 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 Dec 17, 2024
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 Dec 17, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 14, 2025
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 17, 2024
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 17, 2024
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 Dec 31, 2024
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 Dec 30, 2024
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, isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 7, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 7, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 7, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 7, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 7, 2024
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 Feb 7, 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 Jan 3, 2024
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 3, 2024
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 3, 2024
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 Jan 4, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2024
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 3, 2024
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2023
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.
Corydon Specialty Care offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Corydon Specialty Care is located at 745 East South Street in Corydon, Iowa.
Reviews of Corydon Specialty Care are mixed: several families describe long-term, compassionate care from a devoted staff, while others raise serious concerns about dementia-specific treatment and how COVID was handled. The facility is a nonprofit skilled nursing and long-term care home operated by Care Initiatives.
Corydon Specialty Care had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 31 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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