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Mount Ayr Health Care Center

1504 East South Street, Mount Ayr, IA 50854 · (641) 464-3204 · 46 certified beds

Overall★★★★☆ 4/5
Health inspections★★★☆☆ 3/5
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3/5

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CMS overall star rating: this provider 4/5; median among 385 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.

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Ownership

CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Corporation.

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.68 (Iowa median: 3.68). RN hours: 0.98. Weekend total: 3.26. Nursing staff turnover: 37%.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 11 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-04-14Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. EHealthcorrected 2026-04-24
2026-04-14Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-24
2026-04-14Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-24
2026-04-14Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-24
2026-04-14Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-24
2025-04-09Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. EHealthcorrected 2025-04-18
2025-04-09Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. EHealthcorrected 2025-04-18
2025-04-09Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. DHealthcorrected 2025-04-18
2025-04-09Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. DHealthcorrected 2025-04-18
2024-06-27Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. EHealthcorrected 2024-07-12
2024-06-27Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2024-07-12

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
HINZ, MARLENE5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestIndividual15%since 01/01/1994
HINZ, ROBERT5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestIndividual15%since 11/03/2011
HINZ, TRAVISCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2014
BROOKS, KILEYCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/22/2022
WALNUT CREEK MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/22/2022
BROOKS, KILEYOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/22/2022

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Mount Ayr Health Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 165224), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/mount-ayr-health-care-center-mount-ayr-ia/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 165224. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.