I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center in Mason City has an overall 3-star rating, with strong staffing (5 stars; 4.42 hours/resident/day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark) but weaker health inspection and quality scores (2 stars each). It had $0 in fines over the last 24 months, and recent inspection issues included food safety, accident hazards, and food temperature concerns.
Last inspection: March 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4191.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.52
Licensed practical nurses
0.91
Nurse aides
2.99
Weekend nursing
3.68
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 25%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
43.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15.3%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.9%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $30,876 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jan 8, 2024
$2,634
Federal fine
Jan 2, 2024
$2,117
Federal fine
Dec 11, 2023
$4,233
Federal fine
Aug 11, 2023
$21,892
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
71.3 residents on an average day (87% of 82 beds)
Medicare history
Certified for 22 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.