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Hallmark Care Center
215 Highway 30 Sw, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Hallmark Care Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Mount Vernon, Iowa, certified for 55 beds and caring for about 41 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 5, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 32.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Linn Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 18 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.7 | 32.5 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 40.9% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (18 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 Apr 2026, 20 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: D ×12 E ×4 B ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | B | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2025 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.6% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.4% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.1% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Mount Vernon Ia Skilled Nursing Facility Llc. Chain: Legacy Healthcare (89 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Portfolio Opco Holdings LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Oakway Operations LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Cascade Capital Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/06/2025 |
| Cascade Capital Partners LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/06/2025 |
| Ccg Gorgona LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/06/2025 |
| Gorgona Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/06/2025 |
| Gorgona Propco Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/06/2025 |
| Gorgona Sub Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/06/2025 |
| Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Mn8 Rh Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Mount Vernon Ia Property Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/06/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Linn County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meth-Wick Health Center | Cedar Rapids | 69 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2.9 | — | 26 Oct 2023 |
| St Luke'S Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center | Cedar Rapids | 46 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 13.0 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Terrace Glen Village | Marion | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25.0 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
| West Ridge Care Center | Cedar Rapids | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1.7 | — | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Oakview Nursing & Rehablitation - Marion | Marion | 40 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 32.5 | — | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon | Lisbon | 64 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4.7 | — | 21 Jan 2026 |
| The Gardens of Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids | 40 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 42.5 | $19K | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Hiawatha Care Center | Hiawatha | 109 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 9.2 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
All 18 facilities in Linn County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Hallmark Care Center been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Hallmark Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Hallmark Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Hallmark Care Center?
It is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Iowa Portfolio Opco Holdings LLC, Oakway Operations LLC and Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Hallmark Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.