Mason City Area Nursing Home
Mason City, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145616) · 97 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $160,007
Phone: (217) 482-5022 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mason City Area Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Mason City Area Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.7%.
Mason City Area Nursing Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $160,007.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Mason City Area Nursing Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Mason City, Illinois, certified for 97 beds with an average of 66.9 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 30, 1989, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. The health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.18, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.49. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.7%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $160,007.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the provided data.
Mason City Area Nursing Home is part of the Heritage Operations Group chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.0 out of 5. CMS data indicates no ownership change occurred in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 and 47.7% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $160,007.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 97 beds and has an average of 66.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit facility that is part of the Heritage Operations Group chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 30, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scored 1, 3, 1, and 1 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2174825022 or verify on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145616?state=IL.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2174825022 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145616?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.