Good Shepherd Health Center
Nursing Home · Mason City, IA
CMS certification number165072
Contact & location
302 Second Street NEMason City, IA 50401
Cerro Gordo County
- Phone
- (641) 424-1740
- ZIP code
- 50401 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 170
- Residents per day
- 147.0 (86% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Good Shepherd Geriatric Center INC
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1968
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.65 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.36 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.70 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.59 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.46 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 68.7 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 60.0 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 11, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 28 health · 6 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-24 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2025-12-11 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-12-11 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-12-11 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-12-11 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-12-11 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day. F0713 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-04-03 |
| 2025-03-13 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-03 |
| 2025-03-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-03 |
| 2024-10-31 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-10-31 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-10-31 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-10-31 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-10-31 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-10-31 | 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. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-10-31 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-09-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-08-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-17 |
| 2024-08-30 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-08-30 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-27 |
| 2023-11-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-20 |
| 2023-07-06 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-06 |
| 2023-07-06 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-06 |
| 2023-07-06 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-06 |
| 2023-07-06 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-06 |
| 2023-07-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-06 |
| 2023-07-06 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-06 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $87,458 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-30 | Fine | $87,458 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Alden, Kathryn (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Boedeker, John (individual) | Corporate Director · 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 | |
| White, Jerrold (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zook, Anne (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stockbeger, Ian (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Good Shepherd Geriatric Center INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Demaris, Anne (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stockbeger, Ian (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Good Shepherd Health Center?
Good Shepherd Health Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.
How many beds does Good Shepherd Health Center have?
It has 170 certified beds and cares for about 147 residents per day.
Has Good Shepherd Health Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $87,458 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Good Shepherd Health Center?
(641) 424-1740. The facility is located at 302 Second Street NE, Mason City, IA 50401.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.