The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Mechanicsville Specialty Care
Mechanicsville, IA · Medicare-certified · 39 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Mechanicsville Specialty Care has an overall 5 of 5 stars, with 4 of 5 for health inspection and staffing and 5 of 5 for quality measures. It reported 3.07 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 in fines over the last 24 months, and recent inspection issues included food safety/temperature and resident dignity rights.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0724 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 4, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0724.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.60
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.41
- Nurse aides
- 2.06
- Weekend nursing
- 2.98
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
4.3%4.2%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.2%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
19.2%7.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—15.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.3%10.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.2%21.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%3.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited September 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
The home failed to make sure feeding tubes were used only when medically needed and that residents with feeding tubes received proper care. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 693 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to properly hold, secure, and manage residents’ personal money kept by the facility. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 568 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CARE INITIATIVES · 43 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 37.4 residents on an average day (96% of 39 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 30 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.