D+
50/100MASON CITY AREA NURSING HOME Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (MASON CITY, Illinois)
520 NORTH PRICE AVENUE, MASON CITY, Illinois 62664
Phone: 2174825022
CMS Overall:1/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
97
Avg Residents/Day
74.5
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Mason
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Citation
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall1/5
Health2/5
Staffing1/5
Quality1/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Illinois Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.39 | 0.71 | -0.32 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.12 | 3.47 | -0.35 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 1/5 | 2.2/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 47.6% | 43.7% | - |
Health Citation History
22 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-07-20 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2026-07-20 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2026-07-20 | 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. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-12 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-26 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-03-11 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | L – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2025-02-25 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | J – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2025-02-25 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | 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. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-25 | 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 |
| 2024-12-04 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | 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. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-04 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-04 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-18 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-18 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | 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. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-18 | 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 |
| 2024-01-18 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-18 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-18 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-18 | 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 |
| 2022-11-03 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2022-11-03 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
11 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-04 | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-18 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-18 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-18 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-18 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-18 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-18 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-18 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-11-03 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-11-03 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-11-03 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$174,387
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
2
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | Fine | $14,380 | - |
| 2025-02-25 | Fine | $160,007 | - |
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