DBelow average · score 35/100 · #299 of 386 in Iowa
Creston Specialty Care
1001 Cottonwood Drive, Creston, IA 50801 · 74 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.3 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Iowa
8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 48)below median
$19,663 in fines in 3 years
Why Creston Specialty Care is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 74 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Creston Specialty Care at a Glance
D
35/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.26 h.
20<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 48.
38<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
46<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $19,663 fines, 0 denials.
40<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, medium facilities · CMS record 165199 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1001 Cottonwood Drive, Creston, IA 50801
Phone6417828511
CountyUnion
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds74
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.