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50/100Good Shepherd Health Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Mason City, Iowa)
302 Second Street NE, Mason City, Iowa 50401
Phone: 6414241740
CMS Overall:2/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
170
Avg Residents/Day
139.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Cerro Gordo
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality2/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Iowa Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.42 | 0.74 | -0.33 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.90 | 3.86 | +0.04 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 3/5 | 3.8/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 68.6% | 44.1% | - |
Health Citation History
28 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-24 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Administration Deficiencies | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-03-13 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2025-03-13 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-03-13 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-31 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-31 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-31 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-31 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-31 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-31 | Administration Deficiencies | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-31 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-06 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-08-30 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2024-08-30 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-08-30 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-20 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-06 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-06 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-06 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-06 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-06 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-06 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
6 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-31 | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-31 | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-31 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-06 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-06 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-06 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$87,458
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-30 | Fine | $87,458 | - |
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