Hallmark Care Center
215 Highway 30 SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314 · (319) 895-8891
For profit - Limited Liability company · 55 certified beds
Hallmark Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 11 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 April 9, 2026 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.April 9, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.April 9, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.April 9, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.April 9, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.April 9, 2026 · F0628 · 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.April 9, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 9, 2026 · F0657 · 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.April 9, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.April 9, 2026 · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyApril 9, 2026 · F0868 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.April 9, 2026 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.May 22, 2024 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 22, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.73 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.61 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.50 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 55 |
| Average residents per day | 40.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Meth-Wick Health Center Cedar Rapids · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- West Ridge Care Center Cedar Rapids · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Hiawatha Care Center Hiawatha · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon Lisbon · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Terrace Glen Village Marion · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Hallmark Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.