3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Mason City, IA
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $30,876 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1037 19th Street SW, Mason City, IA
(641) 423-0428
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
82
Certified beds
Average residents
72
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2004-03-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.42
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.99
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.97
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.71
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
30%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.5
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
2.1
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.0%
6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.2%
4.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.9% |
3.7%
3.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
3.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
4.0%
4 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.3% |
4.9%
3.6 pts better
|
5.4%
4.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 25.2% |
20.6%
4.6 pts worse
|
19.6%
5.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 41.8% |
19.8%
22 pts worse
|
16.7%
25.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.0% |
18.5%
3.5 pts better
|
16.3%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.1% |
18.3%
1.2 pts better
|
14.9%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.7% |
1.7%
1 pts better
|
1.0%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.4% |
2.5%
0.1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.0% |
26.0%
4 pts better
|
19.8%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.6% |
4.3%
3.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
84.3%
15.7 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 15.2% |
13.1%
2.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
3.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.5% |
1.9%
1.6 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
73.3%
26.7 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.7% |
21.3%
2.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (5 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-03-12
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-03-13
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-03-12
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-03-28
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-03-29
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-03-29
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-03-28
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-04-27
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2022-12-22
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-12-18
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-12-18
Inspection history
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-03-17
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-03-17
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-03-07
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-04-10
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-10
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2024-04-10
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2024-04-10
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-04-10
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-04-10
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-28
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-08-28
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-09-07
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2023-01-19
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2023-01-19
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-01-19
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-01-19
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-01-19
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-01-19
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2023-01-19
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2023-01-19
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2023-01-19
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-01-19
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $2,634
Fine
Fine · fine $2,117
Fine
Fine · fine $4,233
Fine
Fine · fine $21,892
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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