Corning Specialty Care
1614 Northgate Drive, Corning, IA 50841
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Corning Specialty Care Compares
Corning Specialty Care is a 40-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Corning, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Iowa average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 40 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 63% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.6% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.0% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (75% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Corning Specialty Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Corning Specialty Care with other nursing homes in Corning.
What keeps Corning Specialty Care's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Corning Specialty Care doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.6% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Corning Specialty Care keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Corning Specialty Care's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 63% occupancy across 40 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 Corning 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 Corning 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 Corning
Corning sits in Adams County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.0% 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+
- 836 (23.0%)
- Median age
- 47.2 years
- Median household income
- $52,287
- Median home value
- $81,400
Demographics for Adams County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Corning.
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