Nursing Home
Belle Plaine Specialty Care
Certified beds
46
Avg. 37 residents a day
Ownership
Non-profit
Corporation
Medicare
Certified
Since Jul 1997
Medicaid
Certified
Since Jul 1997
CMS rating
4
Above average
CMS star ratings
Staffing
| Role | This homeHome | Iowa avgIA | U.S. avgU.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.02 | 3.82 | 3.86 | |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 0.79 | 0.74 | 0.68 | |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.16 | 0.56 | 0.86 | |
| Nurse aide | 2.07 | 2.52 | 2.32 | |
| Total nurse staffing, weekends | 2.67 | 3.37 | 3.42 | |
| Physical therapist | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
This homeU.S. average
Staff turnover
| Measure | This homeHome | Iowa avgIA | U.S. avgU.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 54.8% | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 44.4% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Staffing is reported by the facility to CMS through payroll-based journal data. Iowa and U.S. averages are calculated by WeFoundCare from the same CMS file (387 Iowa and 14,680 U.S. facilities).
Inspections and penalties
Most recent inspection
2health deficiencies
Aug 28, 2025 · 1 standard, 1 complaint
Iowa average: 6.5 · U.S. average: 9.2
Iowa average: 6.5 · U.S. average: 9.2
Prior inspection
14health deficiencies
Oct 17, 2024 · standard and complaint surveys combined
FinesNone
Payment denials0
Abuse citation flagNot flagged
Special Focus FacilityNo
Care types offered
Nursing home
Skilled nursing, 46 Medicare-certified beds
Location
1505 Sunset Dr, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
Benton County · 0.6 mi from the center of Belle Plaine
Facility details
Legal business nameCare Initiatives
OperatorCare Initiatives
OwnershipNon-profit corporation
Facilities in chain43
Medicare approvedJul 22, 1997
Chain average rating2.9 of 5
Resident and family councilResident council
Ownership change, last 12 monthsNo
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
CMS Certification Number165349
Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026.
Last updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.
Suggest a correctionLast updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.