Mason City Area Nursing Home
520 North Price Avenue · Mason City, IL · 62664 · 2174825022
97 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Heritage Operations Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$157,310 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $157,310 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
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 February 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2024
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 December 19, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024
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 December 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 18, 2024
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
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 February 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 18, 2024
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 February 9, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G November 3, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 25, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 25, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | Fine | $157,310 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145616 · certified since May 30, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.