Cycle 1
Health 2024-12-04 · Fire 2024-12-04
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Mason City, IL
Mason City Area Nursing Home
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
520 North Price Avenue, Mason City, IL
(217) 482-5022
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
97
Certified beds
Average residents
65
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Heritage Operations Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-05-30
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
8 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 2 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.52
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.70
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.11
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.13 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.32
All reported nurse hours · state 3.49 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.21
RN + LPN hours · state 1.36 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.04
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.25
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.56 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.02
Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.47
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.01
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.51
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
17%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover · state 46% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
5,463
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
36.09
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9896
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
5.80
Baseline 6.57% · Performance 6.10% · Measure score 5.80 · Achievement 5.80 · Improvement 2.48
Total nurse turnover
5.03
Baseline 56.25% · Performance 43.14% · Measure score 5.03 · Achievement 5.03 · Improvement 3.68
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.09 hours · Performance 2.72 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.34% |
10.72%
0.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 39 · Observed rate 7.69% · Lower 95% interval 6.86% |
| Discharge to community | 40.39% |
50.57%
10.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 30 · Observed rate 30% · Lower 95% interval 27.91% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.93 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 45 · Denominator 45 |
| Falls with major injury | 4.44% |
0.77%
3.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 45 |
| Discharge self-care score | 14.29% |
53.69%
39.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 35 |
| Discharge mobility score | 11.43% |
50.94%
39.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 35 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.22% |
2.29%
0.1 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 45 · Adjusted rate 1.96% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.1% |
7.12%
1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 29 · Observed rate 0% · Lower 95% interval 2.98% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 12.2% |
8.2%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 82 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 50% |
42%
8 pts better
|
Numerator 43 · Denominator 86 |
| Discharge function score | 20% |
56.45%
36.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 35 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 17.39% |
25.2%
7.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 23 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
2.0
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.4 |
2.3
2.1 pts worse
|
1.8
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.4 · Observed 3.3 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
89.6%
10.4 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.0% |
91.6%
6.4 pts better
|
95.5%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.5% |
3.3%
0.8 pts better
|
3.3%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 7.9% |
50.3%
42.4 pts better
|
11.4%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 4.1% · Q4 24.0% · 4Q avg 7.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 10.2% |
6.5%
3.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 7.9% · Q3 18.8% · Q4 8.0% · 4Q avg 10.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.4% |
18.5%
7.1 pts better
|
19.6%
8.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.6% · Q2 11.9% · Q3 8.0% · Q4 11.8% · 4Q avg 11.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.1% |
22.8%
4.7 pts better
|
16.7%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.2% · Q2 25.8% · Q3 10.0% · Q4 15.0% · 4Q avg 18.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 2.0% |
0.1%
1.9 pts worse
|
0.1%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 1.9% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 35.1% |
17.2%
17.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
18.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 22.3% · 4Q avg 35.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 30.1% |
15.0%
15.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
15.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.5% · Q2 25.0% · Q3 20.0% · Q4 53.2% · 4Q avg 30.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.1%
1.1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.0% |
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 32.3% |
21.3%
11 pts worse
|
19.8%
12.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 35.4% · Q2 35.2% · Q3 15.9% · Q4 41.2% · 4Q avg 32.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.1% |
5.2%
3.9 pts worse
|
5.1%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.2% · Q2 7.8% · Q3 13.7% · Q4 6.7% · 4Q avg 9.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.5% |
68.8%
28.7 pts better
|
81.7%
15.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.7% · Q2 96.2% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 97.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 24.6% |
14.0%
10.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
12.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 24.6% · Observed 23.5% · Expected 10.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.3% |
2.3%
About the same
|
1.6%
0.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q4 5.0% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.7% |
63.0%
25.7 pts better
|
79.7%
9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 88.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 12.6% |
26.2%
13.6 pts better
|
23.9%
11.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.6% · Observed 11.8% · Expected 22.3% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-01-18 · Fire 2024-01-18
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-11-03 · Fire 2022-11-03
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-02-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-02-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-02-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-11-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-11-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-11-16
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-26
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-02-11
L · Immediate jeopardy
2025-03-11
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-12
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-02-25
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-03-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-25
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2025-02-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-25
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-03-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2024-12-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-12-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
F576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2024-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
F675 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected 2024-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-09
G · Actual harm
2022-11-03
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-11-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-11-25
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Banks, Christine
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Curry, Daniel
Corporate Officer · Individual
Griffin, Robert
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hart, Benjamin
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Heritage Operations Group, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Kruse, Kraig
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lowers, Suzanne
Corporate Officer · Individual
Renken, Karen
Corporate Director · Individual
Sprinkel, Jim
Corporate Officer · Individual
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