MASON CITY AREA NURSING HOME

Mason City Area Nursing Home is a long-term care facility located at 520 North Price Avenue in Mason City, Illinois (ZIP code 62664). The facility operates with 97 certified beds and is classified under non-profit ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three primary components: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Mason City Area Nursing Home received a health inspection rating of 3 stars, which is in line with the national average. Its staffing rating stands at 2 stars, indicating staffing levels below the national norm. The quality measure rating of 1 star reflects performance on clinical quality indicators that is below national benchmarks. These ratings are based on data submitted to and verified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Mason City Area Nursing Home is able to serve residents who rely on federal and state insurance programs to cover the cost of long-term or post-acute care. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific conditions and time limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to eligible residents who meet income and asset criteria as determined by the state of Illinois. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage and eligibility are encouraged to consult with a benefits counselor or the Illinois Department on Aging. When compared against national averages, Mason City Area Nursing Home presents a mixed performance profile. Its health inspection score aligns with the national standard, but both staffing and quality measure ratings fall short of the national average. The overall 2-star rating places the facility in the below-average range relative to nursing homes across the United States. Mason City is located in Mason County, Illinois, and the facility serves as one of the care options available to residents of the surrounding region. Those researching care options in central Illinois may use CMS ratings as one of several factors when evaluating nursing home facilities.