Kingsley Specialty Care

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How Kingsley Specialty Care Compares

Kingsley Specialty Care is a 43-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Kingsley, 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 quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (38.3%) is above the Iowa average of 19.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 43 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Iowa average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 38.3% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4% (97% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7% (75% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — about the same as the Iowa average of 4.3%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.9% — better than the Iowa average of 21.6% (35% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Kingsley

Kingsley sits in Plymouth County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

4,666 (18.6%)

Median age

40.5 years

Median household income

$71,147

Median home value

$172,600

Demographics for Plymouth County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kingsley.

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