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Mount Ayr Health Care Center
1504 East South Street, Mount Ayr, IA 50854
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.
Certified for 46 beds, Mount Ayr Health Care Center serves Mount Ayr in Ringgold County, Iowa and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1994.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 4, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 23.9 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 (1.0 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 37.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Ringgold Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 11 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.9 | 23.9 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.0% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 14 Apr 2026, 9 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: D ×7 E ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | 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 | 12 Jul 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 37.0%, RNs 14.3%; 0 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 | 16.7% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.8% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.5% | 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, corporation.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek Management Company LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2022 |
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 Ringgold County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearview Home | Mount Ayr | 82 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.7 | — | 29 May 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Ringgold County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Mount Ayr Health Care Center been cited for?
11 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 Mount Ayr Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Mount Ayr Health 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 Mount Ayr Health Care Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Walnut Creek Management Company LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Mount Ayr Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 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.