Kingsley Specialty Care

    305 W 3rd b, Kingsley, IA 51028
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.8ยท13 reviews

    Caring staff, clean small facility

    I'm very pleased with the compassionate, professional team at Kingsley - they're attentive, dedicated to residents, and the DON is a rockstar. The smaller, clean facility (about 43 residents) provides personal attention, good family communication, a lovely atrium with birds, and creative activities (even window performances during COVID) to keep everyone engaged. Close to family and truly caring - I'm grateful and would recommend their care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.85ยท(13)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.8
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • Strong, dedicated leadership (notably active DON)
    • On-site therapy services (PT, OT, ST)
    • Small residential size enabling personalized attention
    • Clean, well-maintained interior and attractive grounds
    • Good family communication channels
    • Varied, creative activity programming
    • Pleasant common spaces (atrium with birds)
    • Nutritious dining and residents eating well
    • Positive regulatory performance (strong annual survey results)

    Cons

    • Recurrent staffing shortages and inconsistent staffing levels
    • Variable staff engagement and authenticity in resident interactions
    • Inconsistent responsiveness to care needs during staffing gaps
    • Shared-room arrangements limiting resident privacy
    • Perceived prioritization of financial considerations over individualized care
    • Occasional defensive or inconsistent communication tone with families

    Summary of reviews

    Kingsley Specialty Care is presented in reviews as a small, well-maintained long-term care facility with a residential scale (around 43 residents) that enables personalized attention. The physical environment is described positively: clean interiors, attractive grounds, and a bright atrium with birds that families and residents find pleasant. The facilityโ€™s compact size is repeatedly linked to closer family contact and more individualized handoffs compared with larger institutions.

    Care and staffing emerge as mixed but definable patterns. Many families praise the caregiving team as kind, professional, and dedicated; leadershipโ€”especially the director of nursingโ€”is singled out for positive recognition, and anecdotal accounts cite timely nursing attention and clinically useful therapy services (physical, occupational, and speech therapy). At the same time, a recurring operational concern is inconsistent staffing levels. Reviewers characterize periods of short staffing that affect responsiveness and can strain care continuity. These staffing dynamics are associated with variability in staffโ€“resident rapport: while some families report highly attentive interactions, others find staff engagement less genuine or uneven over time.

    Dining and programming are frequently noted as strengths. Reviewers indicate that residents generally eat well and that meal service is adequate. Activity programming is described as varied and creative โ€” examples include group activities, an active atrium space, and adaptive programming during COVID restrictions such as window performances by local preschoolers. Families emphasize staff efforts to keep residents engaged and entertained despite infection-control limitations.

    Management and culture show clear positives alongside areas for improvement. The facility has earned praise in an annual survey and is credited with committed leadership and a cohesive team by many reviewers. However, some families express concern about the facilityโ€™s operational priorities and communication style, describing moments of defensive responses to criticism and a perception that financial factors sometimes influence decision-making. Privacy limitations due to shared rooms are a recurring practical consideration for prospective residents. Taken together, the reviews portray a facility that delivers many strengthsโ€”compassionate staff, robust therapy services, attractive common areas, and active programmingโ€”but that would benefit from greater staffing stability, clearer communication practices with families, and attention to room-privacy options. Prospective residents and families may want to tour the unit, review current staffing ratios and recent survey results, and ask about room assignments and communication protocols to evaluate fit with individual needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Kingsley Specialty Care is located at 305 W 3rd b, Kingsley, IA, 51028.

    About Kingsley Specialty Care

    Kingsley Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community dedicated to providing compassionate and individualized care for its residents. Situated in Kingsley, Iowa, the community is designed to offer a comfortable, home-like setting where up to 43 residents can receive round-the-clock care tailored to their unique needs. Kingsley Specialty Care actively serves individuals from Kingsley as well as those from surrounding communities in Plymouth County, creating an environment where both residents and their families experience increased well-being and peace of mind.

    Within Kingsley Specialty Care, care is all-encompassing, blending physical health services with daily programming that fosters mental stimulation and social engagement. Residents benefit from a broad spectrum of activities and educational programs designed to maintain an active, fulfilling quality of life. The community also offers on-site rehabilitation therapy services, with both short-term and long-term rehabilitative approaches available. These therapy options utilize a variety of state-of-the-art, evidence-based methods that are individually tailored to residents, supporting their recovery and daily functioning.

    Kingsley Specialty Care accommodates individuals managing chronic conditions or debilitating illnesses, including Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, and other medical needs that require ongoing attention. Its approach is centered on respectful, person-focused care delivered by a dedicated team of more than 60 professionals who are committed to maintaining and enhancing the residents' quality of life. Whether providing assistance with daily activities, organizing enriching group events, or ensuring every resident feels at home, the staff at Kingsley Specialty Care play a vital role in the well-being of those who call the community home.

    The physical environment at Kingsley Specialty Care combines warmth and charm, featuring inviting spaces such as a wrap-around porch supported by white pillars and surrounded by well-manicured lawns. The thoughtfully designed grounds and decorative touches, such as deer statues near the main entrance, contribute to a welcoming and tranquil atmosphereโ€”one that encourages residents to enjoy the natural beauty around them. This sense of serenity is woven throughout the interiors and exteriors, creating a peaceful and supportive setting conducive to healing and engagement.

    In every aspect, Kingsley Specialty Care aims to support and nurture residents while honoring their dignity, preferences, and independence. The communityโ€™s focus on meaningful interactions, a variety of life-enriching programming, and a caring, attentive staff fosters not just physical well-being, but also companionship, security, and joy. By dedicating resources to both resident care and employee development, Kingsley Specialty Care ensures that individuals and families can trust in the level of professionalism and genuineness that defines daily life in this exceptional care home.

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