Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
Mason City, IA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 16T064)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (641) 428-6182 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center as worse than the national rate for discharging patients back to the community, and among the five reported measures, none were better than the national rate while one was worse. The remaining measures showed no difference from the national average or were not reported.
CMS reports that MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate, though its readmission rates after discharge are no different than the national average. This means fewer patients return home compared to the national benchmark, but those who leave are not more likely to be readmitted.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility located in Mason City, Iowa. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before they return home.
About this facility
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Mason City, Iowa, within Cerro Gordo County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2002, and is operated as a non-profit facility.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy for patients recovering from a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of helping them regain strength and independence before returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower level of daily therapy over a longer period.
According to CMS Care Compare data, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is Worse than the National Rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, is No Different than the National Rate. Healthcare-associated infection measures, including catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. difficile infections, were not reported by CMS for this facility, which often occurs when there are too few qualifying cases to calculate a reliable rate rather than indicating a quality concern.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the benchmark on 1 of 5 measures, with the remaining measures showing no difference or not reported. Patients and families considering rehabilitation here are encouraged to review the most current details directly on CMS Care Compare, as data is periodically updated.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, usually over a shorter stay than a nursing home, which typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both the readmission rate during the rehab stay and after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS did not report catheter-associated urinary tract infection or C. difficile infection rates for this facility, often due to low case counts rather than a quality issue.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since July 1, 2002.
Who owns this facility?
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2002.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not list specific conditions treated; please contact the facility at (641) 428-6182 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 1 of 5, with the rest showing no difference or not reported.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/16T064?state=IA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, and infection rates, and confirm any specific therapy details directly with the facility at (641) 428-6182.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include admission or transfer procedures; please contact the facility directly at (641) 428-6182 for this information.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.