Chariton Specialty Care
1214 North Seventh Street, Chariton, IA 50049
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Chariton Specialty Care Compares
Chariton Specialty Care is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Chariton, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.5%) is below the Iowa average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 57% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.0% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (33% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.5% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (61% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (46% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Chariton Specialty Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Chariton Specialty Care with other nursing homes in Chariton.
How is Chariton Specialty Care addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Chariton Specialty Care doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.0% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Chariton Specialty Care keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.5% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Chariton Specialty Care's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 57% occupancy across 60 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Chariton Specialty Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Chariton Specialty Care?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Chariton
Chariton sits in Lucas County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,843 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 44.2 years
- Median household income
- $53,967
- Median home value
- $94,200
Demographics for Lucas County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Chariton.
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