Good Shepherd Health Center

302 Second Street NE, Mason City, IA, 50401 · CCN 165072

Good Shepherd Health Center is a CMS-certified skilled nursing facility located in Mason City, Iowa. According to official CMS Health Deficiency data, this facility has 27 deficiency citations across 8 CMS surveys, with the most recent survey conducted in December 2025. The facility's history includes 1 Immediate Jeopardy-level citation.

Top Deficiency Citations

• F0689 — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (4 citations)
• F0684 — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (3 citations)
• F0550 — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2 citations)
• F0640 — Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. (2 citations)
• F0814 — Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (1 citation)

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