Mount Ayr Health Care Center
1504 East South Street · Mount Ayr, IA · 50854 · 6414643204
46 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.72 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.09 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 14, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165224 · certified since July 15, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.