Crestview Specialty Care — Nursing Home in West Branch, IA

451 West Orange Street, West Branch, IA, 52358 | 3196432551

CMS Five-Star Rating

★★☆☆☆ 2/5

Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Facility Overview

Medicare Medicaid
Certified Beds65
Average Residents/Day45.6
CMS Certification Number165287

Staffing Levels

Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)

Total Nurse Staffing 3.48 HPRD
RN Staffing 0.90 HPRD

Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies

Most Recent Inspection December 3, 2025
Total Deficiencies 13 3 Severe

Crestview Specialty Care had 13 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 3, 2025), including 3 classified as severe.

Inspection Findings — December 3, 2025

  • Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level C)
    Corrected — January 2, 2026
  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level D)
    Corrected — January 2, 2026
  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. (Level C)
    Corrected — January 2, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)
    Corrected — January 2, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)
    Corrected — January 2, 2026
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (Level D)
    Corrected — January 2, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (Level E)
    Corrected — January 2, 2026
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)
    Corrected — January 2, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level G)
    Corrected — December 23, 2025
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level J)
    Corrected — December 23, 2025
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level G)
    Corrected — December 23, 2025
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (Level E)
    Corrected — January 2, 2026
  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (Level D)
    Corrected — January 2, 2026
CareQED Analysis

Crestview Specialty Care is a 65-bed nursing home in West Branch, Iowa. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident day, below the Iowa average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 13 deficiencies, 3 of them severe.

The recent inspection and related citations, together with staffing that’s below the state average, point to concerns around supervision, care planning, vaccination procedures and protection from abuse. You’ll want to learn what concrete corrective actions were implemented after that inspection and how staffing and oversight have changed to address those issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crestview Specialty Care Medicare and Medicaid certified?

Crestview Specialty Care is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.

What is Crestview Specialty Care's CMS star rating?

Crestview Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.

How is staffing at Crestview Specialty Care?

Crestview Specialty Care reports 3.48112 total nurse hours per resident day.

Has Crestview Specialty Care had health inspection deficiencies?

On its most recent inspection, Crestview Specialty Care had 13 total deficiencies, including 3 classified as severe.

How many beds does Crestview Specialty Care have?

Crestview Specialty Care has 65 certified beds.

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Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.

CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.

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