Northern Mahaska Specialty Care is a 2-star (below average) rated 79-bed nursing home in Oskaloosa, Iowa. It has 4 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

northern mahaska specialty care

2401 Crestview Drive · Oskaloosa, IA 52577
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
2 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.42
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.19
RN Turnover
27.3%
Total Staff Turnover
38.0%
Facility Info
Beds
79
Avg. Residents/Day
76
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
4
Complaint Deficiencies
0
Total Fines
$46,989
Number of Penalties
2

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
July 2024 Fine $39,033
May 2023 Fine $7,956

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Northern Mahaska Specialty Care?
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Northern Mahaska Specialty Care been fined or penalized?
Yes, Northern Mahaska Specialty Care has 2 penalty record(s) on file totaling $46,989.
How many deficiencies does Northern Mahaska Specialty Care have?
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care has 4 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Northern Mahaska Specialty Care accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Northern Mahaska Specialty Care accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Northern Mahaska Specialty Care compare to other nursing homes in Oskaloosa?
Visit our Oskaloosa, Iowa nursing homes page to see how Northern Mahaska Specialty Care ranks against other facilities in the area.