Montezuma Specialty Care passes state survey with zero deficiencies

      Montezuma Specialty Care is pleased to announce it has received a “Deficiency Free” result on its annual survey by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. There are more than 400 nursing facilities in Iowa. Generally, only five percent are found to be deficiency-free. Montezuma Specialty Care also recently received the AHCA Bronze – Achievement in Quality Award. 
    The annual survey, which is conducted over several days, covers more than 500 quality, safety and performance issues such as medication management, proper skin care, assessment of resident’s needs, respect for residents’ rights and dignity, food service, environment and administration. The complete evaluation includes a tour of the facility, review of residents’ clinical records, and interviews with residents and family members about life and the care they are receiving. 
     With the increase in regulations, achieving the distinction of a “deficiency-free” rating is very prestigious. These surveys, and their subsequent ratings, are a useful tool for current and prospective residents, their families, and health care practitioners to make informed choices about the quality of a long-term care facility. 
“At Montezuma Specialty Care, we focus on each individual resident and their family. Our entire team takes great pride in the quality work we do,” noted Administrator Jessica McDyer. “Our entire team earned this special designation. I could not be more proud.” 
     Montezuma Specialty Care is a 51-bed skilled nursing facility offering rehabilitation services, skilled nursing care, long term care and hospice care. It is owned and operated by Care Initiatives, Iowa’s largest not-for-profit senior care and hospice care provider. With headquarters in West Des Moines, Care Initiatives and Care Initiatives Hospice operate 55 skilled nursing, rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s/dementia, assisted living and hospice locations throughout Iowa. For more information about Care Initiatives, visit careinitiatives.org or call 712.754.3629.