Nursing homes in Mason City, IA
Mason City, IA has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center1037 19th Street SW · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 82 | 3 ($8,984) |
| Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center501 South Kentucky Ave · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 71 | None |
| Good Shepherd Health Center302 Second Street NE · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 170 | 1 ($87,458) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Iowa, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Mason City
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.March 19, 2026 · I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 24, 2026 · Good Shepherd Health Center · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.February 24, 2026 · Good Shepherd Health Center · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 11, 2025 · Good Shepherd Health Center · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyDecember 11, 2025 · Good Shepherd Health Center · F0868 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.December 11, 2025 · Good Shepherd Health Center · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.December 11, 2025 · Good Shepherd Health Center · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.December 11, 2025 · Good Shepherd Health Center · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.August 14, 2025 · Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 14, 2025 · Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
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Questions about nursing homes in Mason City
Which nursing home in Mason City has the highest Medicare rating?
I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center has the highest overall rating in Mason City: 4 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Mason City have been fined?
2 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $96,442 in all. The most was $87,458, at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Mason City?
No. None of the 3 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Mason City is the largest?
Good Shepherd Health Center, with 170 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.