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Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City, IA: 2 star rating, fined $87,458 across 1 fine

Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, IA is run by Good Shepherd Geriatric Center Inc, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 2 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $87,458 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 22 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on February 24, 2026, and 2 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
302 Second Street NE, Mason City, IA 50401
Overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
2 of 5
Certified beds
170
Residents per day
139 on average
Ownership type
Nonprofit, corporation
Legal business name
Good Shepherd Geriatric Center Inc
Fines
$87,458 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
22, of which 2 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
February 24, 2026
CMS Certification Number
165072
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
August 30, 2024Fine$87,458Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
February 24, 2026F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 9, 2026data.cms.gov
February 24, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 9, 2026data.cms.gov
December 11, 2025F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyE: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
December 11, 2025F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
December 11, 2025F584Honor 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: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
December 11, 2025F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceJune 2, 2025data.cms.gov
December 11, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2025F713Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedApril 3, 2025data.cms.gov
March 13, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 3, 2025data.cms.gov
March 13, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 3, 2025data.cms.gov
October 31, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 16, 2024data.cms.gov
October 31, 2024F838Conduct 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 16, 2024data.cms.gov
October 31, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 16, 2024data.cms.gov
October 31, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 16, 2024data.cms.gov
October 31, 2024F688Provide 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 16, 2024data.cms.gov
October 31, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 16, 2024data.cms.gov
October 31, 2024F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 16, 2024data.cms.gov
September 6, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 27, 2024data.cms.gov
August 30, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyCorrectedSeptember 17, 2024data.cms.gov
August 30, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 27, 2024data.cms.gov
August 30, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 27, 2024data.cms.gov
November 20, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 17 individual or personal trusts (2 managers, 15 officers, directors or trustees). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Good Shepherd Geriatric Center IncOperational or managerial controlNot listedNovember 19, 2008data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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