Nursing homeActive
Good Shepherd Health Center
302 Second Street NE, Mason City, IA 504016414241740170 certified beds · 147 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
8
since 2023
Deficiencies
28
● 0● 26● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$87,458
1 fine
Last survey
2026-02-24
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 1
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-11 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-13 | Complaint | 021 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-31 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-06 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-30 | Complaint | 021 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-20 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-07-06 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-09Record 165072-20260224-F684
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-09Record 165072-20260224-F692
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-05Record 165072-20251211-F552
F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-02Record 165072-20251211-F557
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-05Record 165072-20251211-F584
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-05Record 165072-20251211-F644
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyScope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-05Record 165072-20251211-F868
F713Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.Scope/severity GHarm
Staffing
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-04-03Record 165072-20250313-F713
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-03Record 165072-20250313-F550
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-03Record 165072-20250313-F609
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-16Record 165072-20241031-F640
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-16Record 165072-20241031-F684
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-16Record 165072-20241031-F688
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-16Record 165072-20241031-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-16Record 165072-20241031-F690
F838Conduct 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-16Record 165072-20241031-F838
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-16Record 165072-20241031-F880
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-27Record 165072-20240906-F689
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-09-17Record 165072-20240830-F684
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-27Record 165072-20240830-F550
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-27Record 165072-20240830-F725
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-20Record 165072-20231120-F689
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-06Record 165072-20230706-F640
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-06Record 165072-20230706-F641
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-06Record 165072-20230706-F684
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-06Record 165072-20230706-F732
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-06Record 165072-20230706-F814
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-06Record 165072-20230706-F842
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-30 | Civil money penalty | $87,458 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.36
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 0.74 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.65
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.46
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover69%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover60%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Iowa | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.1% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 7.4% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 26.7% | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 20.5% | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.3% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 20.7% | 20.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Geriatric Center Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Alden, Kathryn Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Boedeker, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Demaris, Anne Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Douglas, Tom Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Everist, Burton Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Flynn, Anne Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gerrietts, Dan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hunt, Samuel Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Madden, Thelma Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Paulson, Kirk Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schumaker, Terry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shipman, Scott Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smed, Scott Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stockbeger, Ian Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stockbeger, Ian Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| White, Jerrold Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zook, Anne Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Iowa.
No county cost figures on file for Cerro Gordo.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center Mason City | 0.8 mi | 2025-08-14 | 061 |
| I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center Mason City | 1.7 mi | 2026-03-19 | 0100 |
| Manly Specialty Care Manly | 9.0 mi | 2026-03-05 | 0201 |
| Rockwell Community Nursing Home Rockwell | 11.5 mi | 2025-09-04 | 010 |
| Nora Springs Care Center Nora Springs | 9.0 mi | 2026-04-14 | 050 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |