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Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.
Adjusted total nurse hours: 2.37. Adjusted RN hours: 0.36. Case-mix total: 5.14. Case-mix index: 1.878.
Total nursing staff turnover: 47.7%. RN turnover: 16.7%. Administrators who left: 0.
Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
CMS reports 2 fines totaling $174,387, and 0 payment denials.
| Date | Type | Amount or days |
|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2026 | Fine | $14,380 |
| February 25, 2025 | Fine | $160,007 |
Cycle 1 standard survey: December 4, 2024. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 6. Cycle 1 total health score: 40.
Cycle 2 standard survey: January 18, 2024. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 11. Total weighted health survey score: 110.5.
Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
The Health Deficiencies file lists 22 citations for this home, including 2 at immediate jeopardy and 3 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 30, 2026 |
3 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 · Under IDR | G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 30, 2026 |
| F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 · Under IDR | G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 27, 2026 |
| F725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 · Under IDR | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 31, 2026 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 25, 2026 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 11, 2026 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | L: widespread, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 12, 2025 |
3 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 12, 2025 |
| F727 | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 25, 2025 |
| F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 12, 2025 |
3 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F727 | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 19, 2024 |
| F758 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 24, 2024 |
| F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 23, 2024 |
7 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2024 |
| F727 | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2024 |
| F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2024 |
| F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2024 |
| F625 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2024 |
| F675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2024 |
| F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2024 |
2 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 25, 2022 |
| F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 25, 2022 |
Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
Mason City Area Nursing Home has an overall rating of 1 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 1, and the quality measure rating is 1.
The Health Deficiencies file lists 22 health citations for this home. 2 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 3 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).
CMS reports 3.18 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.