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C
Below Standard

Belle Plaine Specialty Care

1505 Sunset Drive · Belle Plaine, IA 52208

3194442500 · Non profit - Corporation

46 beds33.3 residents69 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
C
Below Standard
Total Staff
A
Very Good
RN Staff
C
Below Standard
Overall
✗CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

Belle Plaine Specialty Care receives an overall staffing grade of C (Below Standard). With 3.2564 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility falls below the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.64 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing stays relatively consistent — dropping 12.81% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (0% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.

Staffing levels have been trending upward over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (2)

⚠️Had 1 day with zero registered nurse hours this quarter. While below the 4-day threshold for an auto 1-star rating, any zero-RN day is a concern.
🚨Does not meet the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD. Current: 3.2564 HPRD — needs 0.22 more hours per resident per day.

✨ Strengths (2)

✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅Low agency staff usage (0%) — mostly permanent, familiar staff
Total Nurse HPRD
3.2564hrs/resident/day▼ 0.64
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.7565hrs/resident/day▲ 0.07
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
12.81%
3.3787 weekday → 2.9459 weekend
Agency Staff
0%
0% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
1days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
1.8849hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.2157hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.3206std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Benton County Average-0.87 HPRD
4.13
03.26 HPRD
vs. Iowa State Average-0.56 HPRD
3.82
03.26 HPRD
vs. National Average-0.64 HPRD
3.90
03.26 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

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Belle Plaine Specialty Care ★
Belle Plaine · This facility
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C
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Colonial Manor of Amana
Amana
20.3 mi
B
3.54290.8045★★★★★
Sunrise Hill Care Center
Traer
22.3 mi
D
3.49690.3669★★★★★
Montezuma Specialty Care
Montezuma
25.8 mi
C
3.15850.6464★★★★☆
Laporte City Specialty Care
La Porte City
27.7 mi
C
3.21690.6095★★★★☆
Heritage Specialty Care
Cedar Rapids
28.3 mi
C
3.58610.4627★☆☆☆☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

6
Inspections
19
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
Aug 28, 2025Health
1 deficiency cited
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Apr 14, 2025Health
3 deficiencies cited
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Oct 30, 2024Health
1 deficiency cited
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Oct 17, 2024Health
6 deficiencies cited
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Feb 23, 2024Health
4 deficiencies cited
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Jul 20, 2023Health
4 deficiencies cited
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CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.