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HomeIowaGood Shepherd Health Center

Good Shepherd Health Center

302 Second Street NE, Mason City, IA 504016414241740
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
180
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $87,458

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 180 certified beds with an average of 156.1 residents per day (87% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Dec 11, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $87,458 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.69 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 65.9% (high)

Good Shepherd Health Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Mason City, Iowa with 180 certified beds. It has been operating since 1968. The facility scored below average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
180
Avg Residents/Day
156.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1968
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cerro Gordo
Last Inspection
Dec 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
77.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (27)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0713Actual Harm

Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0838Potential for Harm

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Feb 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Jul 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Jul 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Jul 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jul 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$87,458
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineAug 30, 2024
$87,458

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.69 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.36 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.69 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.47 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
65.9%
RN Turnover
53.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GOOD SHEPHERD GERIATRIC CENTER INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 19, 2008
ALDEN, KATHRYNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
BOEDEKER, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
DOUGLAS, TOMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
EVERIST, BURTONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
FLYNN, ANNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
GERRIETTS, DANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
HUNT, SAMUELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
MADDEN, THELMACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
PAULSON, KIRKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
SCHUMAKER, TERRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
SHIPMAN, SCOTTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
SMED, SCOTTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
WHITE, JERROLDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
ZOOK, ANNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
STOCKBEGER, IANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 1, 2013
DEMARIS, ANNEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 19, 2008
STOCKBEGER, IANW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 1, 2013

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Good Shepherd Health Center?▾
Good Shepherd Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Good Shepherd Health Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Good Shepherd Health Center had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 11, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $87,458 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Good Shepherd Health Center?▾
Good Shepherd Health Center provides 3.69 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours, 0.64 LPN hours, and 2.69 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 65.9%.
How many beds does Good Shepherd Health Center have?▾
Good Shepherd Health Center has 180 certified beds with an average of 156.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Good Shepherd Health Center?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Mason City, Iowa with an average rating of 1.7/5. You can compare all facilities on the Mason City nursing homes page.