Good Shepherd Health Center
302 Second Street NE, Mason City, IA 50401 · (641) 424-1740
Non profit - Corporation · 170 certified beds
Good Shepherd Health Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 5 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $87,458 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 11, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 24, 2026 · 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 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.March 13, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 13, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.March 13, 2025 · F0713 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 6, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.August 30, 2024 · F0550 · 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.August 30, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.August 30, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 20, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $87,458August 30, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.65 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.36 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.70 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.59 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 68.7% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 170 |
| Average residents per day | 147 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center Mason City · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center Mason City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Oakwood Care Center Clear Lake · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Rockwell Community Nursing Home Rockwell · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Good Shepherd Health Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.