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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
302 Second Street NE · Mason City, IA 50401 · 170 certified beds
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Good Shepherd Health Center is a nursing home in Mason City, Iowa. Its reported capacity is 170 beds. It is recorded as a nonprofit operator, part of Good Shepherd Geriatric Center INC. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 28 citations, the newest dated 24 February 2026. Federal enforcement records add 1 fine or payment denial action. Staffing reports put it at 3.65 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
1.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
22
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
1.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
22
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2.0Inspections on record
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Cited deficiencies
22
Records from July 2023 to February 2026.
February 24, 2026 · D
Citation F0692Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-24 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 24, 2026 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-24 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
December 11, 2025 · D
Citation F0552Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-11 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
December 11, 2025 · E
Citation F0584Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-11 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
December 11, 2025 · D
Citation F0557Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-11 under CMS tag F0557 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
December 11, 2025 · E
Citation F0868Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-11 under CMS tag F0868 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
December 11, 2025 · D
Citation F0644Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-11 under CMS tag F0644 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 13, 2025 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-13 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 13, 2025 · G
Citation F0713Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-13 under CMS tag F0713 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 13, 2025 · D
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-13 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 31, 2024 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-31 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 31, 2024 · D
Citation F0838Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-31 under CMS tag F0838 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 31, 2024 · D
Citation F0688Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-31 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 31, 2024 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-31 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 31, 2024 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-31 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 31, 2024 · D
Citation F0690Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-31 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 31, 2024 · D
Citation F0640Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-31 under CMS tag F0640 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 6, 2024 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-06 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 30, 2024 · D
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-30 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 30, 2024 · J
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-30 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $87,458
August 30, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-79489CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $87,458 against this nursing home on 2024-08-30 (Fine ID: 79489). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
Latest: 3.65 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.16 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Non profit - Corporation
Parent organization: Good Shepherd Geriatric Center INC
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Aug 4, 2026Listed capacity changed
Listed capacity changed from 180 to 170 beds.
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
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Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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Nursing Homes
Median · IA$9,277/moIowa publishes what its Medicaid program pays a nursing facility per resident per day. It is not a private-pay price and it is not what a family is billed. It is useful because it shows what the state considers the cost of a day of nursing-home care.
Median facility daily rate
$307.06per day
That works out to about $9,335 a month at 30.4 days. The monthly figure is our arithmetic, not a number the state published.
Median we calculated from the state's own facility rate file. Period: January 1, 2026. Calculated across 381 facilities in the state's rate file.
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