Total staff
119
Employees
85
Contractors
34
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Hallmark Care Center
Nursing Home · Iowa, IA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Hallmark Care Center
Nursing Home · Iowa, IA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Hallmark Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Hallmark Care Center is a rehabilitation facility located in Mount Vernon, Iowa. It specializes in independent and assisted living, hospice care, and rehab-to-home services. The center focuses on personalized care to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 106th out of 241 homes in Iowa. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 106th out of 241 homes in Iowa. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 16m per day
Rank #106 / 241Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 241 homes in Iowa. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 241 Iowa SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Iowa avg
-1%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 25m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
70.2%
Rank #183 / 401Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 183rd out of 401 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 401. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
140 days
Occupancy rate
70.2%
Rank #183 / 401Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 183rd out of 401 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 401. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
140 days
Walk Score: 73 / 100 Rank #86 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 528 homes in Iowa. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab
Specific ProgramsIndependent & Assisted Living, Rehab-to-Home
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
3.13:1
53% better than Iowa average
Avg staff/day
25
Average shift
7 hours
5% worse than Iowa average
Total staff hours (quarter)
16,082
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
13
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
11
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
63
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
6.8%
1,101 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 18
Registered Nurse: 10
Licensed Practical Nurse: 5
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 45 | 18 | 63 | 8,828 | 92 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 5 | 11 | 2,044 | 90 | 98% | 9.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,567 | 89 | 97% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 10 | 13 | 1,074 | 80 | 87% | 8.2 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 518 | 62 | 67% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 488 | 56 | 61% | 7.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 272 | 41 | 45% | 6.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 214 | 62 | 67% | 3.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 184 | 53 | 58% | 3.5 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 118 | 22 | 24% | 5.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 89 | 37 | 40% | 2.4 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 66 | 39 | 42% | 1.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 12 | 13% | 4.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 19 | 21% | 1.5 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 15 | 16% | 1.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 3% | 5.9 |
63 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
98%
11 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
97%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days
87%
2 Dietitian
% of Days
67%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
68%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
61%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
45%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
67%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
58%
2 Administrator
% of Days
24%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
40%
2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
42%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
13%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
21%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
16%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
3%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.5
17% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.0
12% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.0%
36% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.4%
6% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.5%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.2%
101% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.9%
79% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.0%
21% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.8%
24% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.2%
7% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
18.8%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.7%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.5%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.42
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.42
72% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.48
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.63
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.63
22% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.09
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
81.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
81.4%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.7%
17% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
20 days
Private pay
54% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
29% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
10 - 11 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
38
Medicare
2
5.3% of residents
Medicaid
19
50% of residents
Private pay or other
17
44.7% of residents
Programs & Services
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Hallmark Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
70.2%
↓ 2.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$650.3K
↓ ~$78.4K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3.1M
↑ ~$438.4K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-17.0%
↓ 1.0pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$3.9M
Operating loss
-$650.3K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$3.9M Rank #214 / 242Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 214th out of 242 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Iowa SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$650.3K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #151 / 242Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 151st out of 242 homes in Iowa. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #151 / 242Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 151st out of 242 homes in Iowa. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$4.5M
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hallmark Care Center
Is Hallmark Care Center in a walkable area?
Hallmark Care Center has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the occupancy rate at Hallmark Care Center?
Hallmark Care Center's occupancy is 70.2%.
Are there photos of Hallmark Care Center?
Yes — there are 10 photos of Hallmark Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Hallmark Care Center?
Hallmark Care Center is located at 215 Highway 30 SW.
What is the phone number of Hallmark Care Center?
(319) 895-8891 will put you in contact with the team at Hallmark Care Center.
Is Hallmark Care Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Hallmark Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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