Mason City Area Nursing Home

Inspection history (17)

• January 26, 2026 · D

  Citation F0600

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-26 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• March 11, 2025 · L

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-11 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy) 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 2025-03-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 25, 2025 · J

  Citation F0604

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-25 under CMS tag F0604 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 25, 2025 · F

  Citation F0727

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-25 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 25, 2025 · D

  Citation F0609

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-25 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 2025-03-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2024 · E

  Citation F0758

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-04 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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 l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2024 · D

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-04 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 2024-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2024 · F

  Citation F0727

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-04 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 18, 2024 · F

  Citation F0727

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-18 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 18, 2024 · F

  Citation F0576

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-18 under CMS tag F0576 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 18, 2024 · D

  Citation F0625

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-18 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 18, 2024 · D

  Citation F0609

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-18 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 2024-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 18, 2024 · D

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-18 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 2024-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 18, 2024 · D

  Citation F0623

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-18 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 18, 2024 · D

  Citation F0675

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-18 under CMS tag F0675 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 3, 2022 · D

  Citation F0684

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-03 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 2022-11-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 3, 2022 · G

  Citation F0686

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-03 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-11-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties

Total fines on file: $157,310

Staffing

Latest: 3.34 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Ownership

Non profit - Other

1. Parent organization: Heritage Operations Group, LLC

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