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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center

1037 19th Street SW, Mason City, IA 50401

I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center, a 82-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Mason City, IA, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #329 of 385 rated homes in IA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#329 of 385
In-state rank among rated IA homes
4.42
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
13
Inspection findings · 2 serious

The verdict

I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center, a 82-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Mason City, IA, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #329 of 385 rated homes in IA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#329 of 385
In-state rank among rated IA homes
4.42
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
13
Inspection findings · 2 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 387 IA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165536
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
82
Residents
74
In Hospital
No
County
Cerro Gordo
Last Inspection
Mar 19, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 4.42 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.41 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.99
CNA Hours
3.02
Total Nursing Hours
4.42 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
20.0%
RN Turnover
42.9%

What the CMS Record Reveals About I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center ranks #329 of 385 rated nursing homes in IA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center operates 82 certified beds in Mason City, IA with approximately 74 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 4★ · quality 1★).

The inspection file contains 13 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider has been fined 3 times by CMS, for a combined $9K. Per resident day, this facility reports 4.42 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.41 RN hours.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 20.0% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (13 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 19, 2026 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 20, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 13, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 13, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 13, 2025 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0637

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0865

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 11, 2023 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2023

G - Isolated - Actual harm Aug 11, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 28, 2023

L - Widespread - Jeopardy Aug 11, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 28, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 16.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 6.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 7.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 16.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 8.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 44.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 21.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 20.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 98.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No

Penalty History 3 penalties totaling $9K

Date Type Amount
Jan 8, 2024 Fine $3K
Jan 2, 2024 Fine $2K
Dec 11, 2023 Fine $4K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The IA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IA registry
  • Peer homes near 82 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center?
I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (1★).
Where does I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center rank among nursing homes in IA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center ranks 329th among 385 rated nursing homes in IA (#329 of 385). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center?
I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center reports 4.42 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.41 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 20.0%.
How many beds does I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center have?
I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center has 82 certified beds with approximately 74 residents. The facility is located at 1037 19th Street SW, Mason City, IA 50401.
Does I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center has 13 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center has received 3 penalties totaling $9K.
Who owns I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center?
I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center was on Mar 19, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center?
I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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