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HomeIowaMechanicsville Specialty Care

Mechanicsville Specialty Care

104 East Fourth Street, Mechanicsville, IA 523065634327235WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(8 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
39
certified

How Mechanicsville Specialty Care Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
IA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.07 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.60 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
38.2%
IA average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.07 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.60 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 8, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 4, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Cedar County 65+
3,703
20.0% of county
County Population
18,479
Cedar County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Mechanicsville Specialty Care is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Mechanicsville, Iowa with 39 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
39
Avg Residents/Day
37.4
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 4, 1995
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Cedar
Last Inspection
Sep 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
14.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (12)

F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 8, 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 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0568Potential for Harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0582Minimal Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.06 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.41 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.60 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.07 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.98 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.2%
RN Turnover
33.3%
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 (24)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 1, 1989
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2025
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
BOWEN, LANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
CAROTHERS, MARY JANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
CHILDS, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
CORLESS, PETERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
KREIN, KEITHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2022
RUST, ELIZABETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
STURM, DENISECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
UPMEYER, LINDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2022
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
DIXON, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
DRAKE, EMILYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 4, 2023
GILYARD, TANYACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 23, 2025
KUHN, JERAMYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 25, 2008
MCDYER, JESSICACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2023
VOLM, JOHANNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
BAEDKE, CHARISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
NGUYEN, THAIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
WENDT, TINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2013
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 14, 2025
NGUYEN, THAIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2025
WENDT, TINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 14, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Mechanicsville Specialty Care and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Mechanicsville Specialty Care
Mechanicsville, IACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon
Lisbon, IA7.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Hallmark Care Center
Mount Vernon, IA8.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Clarence Nursing Home
Clarence, IA9.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Cedar Manor Nursing Home
Tipton, IA11.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $32,289
Anamosa Care Center
Anamosa, IA13.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Solon Nursing Care Center
Solon, IA14.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Mechanicsville Specialty Care
Mechanicsville, IA · Current facility
—5/54/54/5None recorded
Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon
Lisbon, IA
7.2 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Hallmark Care Center
Mount Vernon, IA
8.8 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Clarence Nursing Home
Clarence, IA
9.9 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Cedar Manor Nursing Home
Tipton, IA
11.2 mi3/53/54/5$32,289
Anamosa Care Center
Anamosa, IA
13.6 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Solon Nursing Care Center
Solon, IA
14.3 mi5/55/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Mechanicsville Specialty Care?▾
Mechanicsville Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Mechanicsville Specialty Care cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Mechanicsville Specialty Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Mechanicsville Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Mechanicsville Specialty Care had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 4, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Mechanicsville Specialty Care?▾
Mechanicsville Specialty Care provides 3.07 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours, 0.41 LPN hours, and 2.06 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.2%.
How many beds does Mechanicsville Specialty Care have?▾
Mechanicsville Specialty Care has 39 certified beds with an average of 37.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Mechanicsville Specialty Care?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Mechanicsville Specialty Care?▾
On Google Maps, Mechanicsville Specialty Care has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

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