nursing home in Mason City, IA
I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center
1037 19th Street SW, Mason City, IA 50401 · (641) 423-0428
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center at a glance
I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center is a 82-bed non-profit nursing home in Mason City, Iowa (Cerro Gordo County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 19, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Iowa average is 6.5.
Federal regulators fined it 3 times in the past three years, totaling $8,984.
Nursing staff turnover is 20% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 82
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- March 1, 2004
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Cerro Gordo County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165536
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.42 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.41 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.02 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.77 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 20% | 44% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.9% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 6 | 54.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $8,984 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 82 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 74 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 89.9% | 81.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 7.8% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 8.3% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 44.5% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 16.2% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16.4% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 4.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 21.8% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.6% | 25.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 73.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.8% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 10 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 26, 2026 |
| March 19, 2026 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 18, 2026 |
| March 19, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2026 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 12, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 12, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 7, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2025 |
| March 21, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 2, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 29, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 1, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Fire safety | 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 28, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 28, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 27, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 29, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 10, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0865 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 10, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 10, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $8,984 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $2,634 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $2,117 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $4,233 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIS, MICHAEL Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 09/26/2025 |
| DODSON, SANDRA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| NATTRESS, SHIRLEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2015 |
| RICE, THOMAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| SMITH, ROGER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/24/2015 |
| HELGESON, SCOTT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2025 |
| LOW, KAREN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/24/2023 |
| NATTRESS, SHIRLEY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| OBEN, PATRICK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| OGAARD, DOUG Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/07/2017 |
| SODERSTROM, MINDY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/15/2023 |
| HECKART, MICHELLE Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| KNOCH, STEPHANIE Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| DAVIS, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/23/2013 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center's rating?
I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center and how do I contact it?
I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center is at 1037 19th Street SW, Mason City, IA 50401. Phone: (641) 423-0428.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.