Cycle 1
Health 2025-09-04 · Fire 2025-09-04
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Mechanicsville, IA
Mechanicsville Specialty Care
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
104 East Fourth Street, Mechanicsville, IA
(563) 432-7235
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
39
Certified beds
Average residents
31
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Care Initiatives
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1995-12-04
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
43 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 4 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
No
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.56
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.51
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.57 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.42
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.50
All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.07
RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.40
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.43
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.02
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.66
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.13
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.16
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
67%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
28%
Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
2,702
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
48.19
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0019
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
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
6.07
Baseline 72.50% · Performance 41.18% · Measure score 6.07 · Achievement 5.51 · Improvement 6.07
Adjusted total nurse staffing
3.56
Baseline 3.14 hours · Performance 4.09 hours · Measure score 3.56 · Achievement 3.56 · Improvement 3.10
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 24 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 21 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.85 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 90% |
95.27%
5.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 18 · Denominator 20 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 20 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 20 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 17 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 13.79% |
8.2%
5.6 pts better
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 29 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 28.38% |
42%
13.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 74 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 · 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 | 96.6% |
95.2%
1.4 pts better
|
95.5%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
3.7%
3.7 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 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 who have depressive symptoms | 2.0% |
4.0%
2 pts better
|
11.4%
9.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.0% |
4.9%
3.9 pts better
|
5.4%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 14.6% |
20.6%
6 pts better
|
19.6%
5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 11.5% · 4Q avg 14.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 7.1% |
19.8%
12.7 pts better
|
16.7%
9.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.5% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 7.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.2% |
18.5%
12.3 pts better
|
16.3%
10.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 6.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.8% |
18.3%
5.5 pts better
|
14.9%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 17.4% · Q3 19.2% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 12.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.7% |
1.7%
1 pts worse
|
1.0%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 5.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.7% |
2.5%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.7%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.3% |
26.0%
2.7 pts better
|
19.8%
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.3% · Q2 18.2% · Q3 26.2% · Q4 24.0% · 4Q avg 23.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.6% |
4.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 8.2% · Q4 5.6% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.9%
1.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 82.1% |
73.3%
8.8 pts better
|
79.7%
2.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 82.1% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-08-08 · Fire 2024-08-08
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-09-28 · Fire 2023-09-28
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-04
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-09-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-04
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-09-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-08
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-08-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-10-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-10-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
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 2023-10-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-10-10
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-04
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-09-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-04
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2025-09-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-08
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-08-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-08
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-08-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-10-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
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 2023-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-10-19
B · Minimal harm
2023-09-28
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-10-19
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Care Initiatives
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Baedke, Charissa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Beal, Michael
Corporate Director · Individual
Beal, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Bowen, Lane
Corporate Director · Individual
Carothers, Mary Jane
Corporate Director · Individual
Childs, Kevin
Corporate Director · Individual
Computershare Corporate Trust
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Corless, Peter
Corporate Director · Individual
Dixon, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Drake, Emily
Corporate Officer · Individual
Gilyard, Tanya
Corporate Officer · Individual
Krein, Keith
Corporate Director · Individual
Kuhn, Jeramy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mcdyer, Jessica
Corporate Officer · Individual
Nguyen, Thai
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Rust, Elizabeth
Corporate Director · Individual
Sturm, Denise
Corporate Director · Individual
Upmeyer, Linda
Corporate Director · Individual
Volm, Johanna
Corporate Officer · Individual
Wendt, Tina
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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