Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center, Mason City
501 South Kentucky Ave, Mason City, IA 50401 · 0.8 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality2/5
- 71 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Mason City, IA · CMS Data August 2026
Good Shepherd Health Center
How Does Good Shepherd Health Center Rate?
Good Shepherd Health Center is a 170-bed nonprofit nursing home in Mason City, IA. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 1 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.6 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on December 11, 2025, cited 7 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.6 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 7
- Certified beds
- 170
302 Second Street NE
Mason City, IA 50401
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality measures | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.6 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.4 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.6 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.5 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 69% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 60% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | December 11, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 7 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 2 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 1 totaling $87,458 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Good Shepherd Health Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 27% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 7.4% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 3.1% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 3.3% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 10% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 20% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 170 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 147 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | GOOD SHEPHERD GERIATRIC CENTER INC |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | January 1968 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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Other Nursing Homes Near Good Shepherd Health Center
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Mason City nursing homes page.
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1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality1/5
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Manly Specialty Care, Manly
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3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality3/5
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Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs
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4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality4/5
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Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake
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- Inspections3/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality4/5
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Rockwell Community Nursing Home, Rockwell
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5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality3/5
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