Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
MASON CITY AREA NURSING HOME
MASON CITY, IL · 97 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey December 4, 2024
CMS Certification Number 145616 · first certified May 1989
Ownership
Operated by HERITAGE OPERATIONS GROUP · Non profit - Other
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IL
11 citations — more than 38% of the 666 certified nursing homes in IL. Compared within IL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (October 2025 to January 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten IL facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was December 2024. Facilities in IL are typically surveyed 11–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 759 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
5 of the 11 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 11 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 11 |
| Median facility in IL | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 3, 2022 | 3 |
| January 18, 2024 | 7 |
| December 4, 2024 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 1 | 2024-01-18 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2024-01-18 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 1 | 2024-01-18 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2024-01-18 |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | 1 | 2024-01-18 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2022-11-03 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2024-12-04 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2022-11-03 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 5
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 5 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
December 4, 2024 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 16, 2024) |
January 18, 2024 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 9, 2024) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 9, 2024) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 9, 2024) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 9, 2024) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 9, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 9, 2024) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 9, 2024) |
November 3, 2022 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 11, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 11, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 16, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.