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Mechanicsville Specialty Care
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Mechanicsville, IA
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Mechanicsville Specialty Care

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Mechanicsville, IA
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104 East Fourth Street, Mechanicsville, IA 52306-0430 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Mechanicsville Specialty Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Mechanicsville Specialty Care

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Owned by Thai Nguyen and led by administrator Tina Wendt, Mechanicsville Specialty Care operates a 39-bed nursing home that has served the Cedar County area for 36 years. The property utilizes public funding pathways, including Medicare and Medicaid, alongside standard private pay options. Stays at the building average nearly nine months, establishing a stable residential population that balances short-term, post-hospital recovery therapies with conventional extended care.

An average of 4 hours and 11 minutes of direct daily care is delivered to each resident by the on-site clinical team. Certified nurse aides, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurses divide this round-the-clock schedule to manage everyday physical assistance and medical monitoring. The community is situated in a rural area that requires a vehicle for travel, meaning out-of-town visitors and families rely on personal transportation due to limited neighborhood walkability.

Recent inspection records from state oversight departments noted a few administrative and procedural adjustments, which the team resolved without discovering direct resident-care issues.

Prospective representatives can contact the main business office to check on current bed availability, request details about the rehabilitation schedules, or plan a convenient time to tour the building. The administration can also help you review individual insurance paperwork and explain how public aid or private payment networks apply to standard monthly billing.

Facility Direct Line (563) 432-7235
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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 63.2% Above IA avg. ▲ 63.2% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 40.3% Above IA avg. ▲ 40.3% Above IA avg.IA average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 12.8% Above IA avg. ▲ 12.8% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▲ 52.7% Above IA avg. ▲ 52.7% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info 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.

Hours per resident per day vs Iowa averages

Rank #184 / 231Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 184th out of 231 homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 231 Iowa facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 184th out of 231 homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. 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.

3h 43m

13% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
44m
Avg State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
30m
−13% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 30m
Avg State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 37m
+8% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
2m
−21% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
33m
+10% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: Weekend RN is +10% above Iowa average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
29
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
279 days
Bed community size
39-bed community Rank #347 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 347th out of 403 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
37 years in operation Rank #31 / 285Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 285 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 20 / 100 Rank #420 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 420th out of 504 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
74%
Rank #166 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 166th out of 362 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 362. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
29 / 39
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility
IssuanceAugust 1, 1989
CountyCedar
License Number160591
CMS Certification Number165263
Certification TypeFALSE

Ownership & Operating Entity

Mechanicsville Specialty Care is administered by Tina Wendt.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Email mechanicsvilleadministrator@careinitiatives.org

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Operating Hours24 hours a day, seven days a week

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Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (48% below)
• Federal violations (58% below)
• State violations (86% below)
• Violations per inspection (48% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 1427 This facility has 48% fewer violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (14 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 48% better
Federal violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under federal nursing-home requirements, which apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified facilities. Federal + state add up to the total. 1331 This facility has 58% fewer federal violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (13 vs. IA avg 31).↓ 58% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 17 This facility has 86% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (1 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 86% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.12.1 This facility has 48% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (1.1 vs. IA avg 2.1).↓ 48% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1313 This facility has total inspections in line with the Iowa average (13 vs. IA avg 13).— At avg
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CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data
Total health inspections 3

State average 4.9

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations
12 Rank #79 / 232Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 79th out of 232 homes we track in Iowa for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa State average, with a ranking across all 232 IA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 21.7

Citations per inspection
4 Rank #123 / 232Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 123rd out of 232 homes we track in Iowa for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 232 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 4.11

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

8 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 12 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.6

Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.9

0 critical citations State average: 0.6
0 serious citations State average: 0.9
11 moderate citations State average: 19.7
1 minor citation State average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 04, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Sep 04, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Aug 08, 2024
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Aug 08, 2024
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 58
Employees 48
Contractors 10
Staff to resident ratio 2.00 : 1
0% compared with Iowa average
Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1 Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1See full Iowa ranking
Avg staff/day 17
Average shift 7 hours
5% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 7.4 hours Iowa average shift: 7.4 hoursSee full Iowa ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 11,012

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info 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 Info All 4 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 4
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 5 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 28 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 28
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

3.8%

422 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant280285,46892100%7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse5051,38092100%8.1
Medication Aide/Technician3031,0229199%9.4
Registered Nurse4048337480%9.5
Nurse Practitioner1014605964%7.8
Administrator1014565863%7.9
Dietitian1014276672%6.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist2023084448%6.9
Mental Health Service Worker3032363033%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide0221286166%2.1
Speech Language Pathologist0111013942%2.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician022932932%3.2
Medical Director0114533%15
Qualified Social Worker011282123%1.3
Physical Therapy Assistant033271415%1.8
28 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
5 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 99%
4 Registered Nurse
% of Days 80%
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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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.6
35% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 16.7
23% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Iowa avg: 3.3 Info 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 Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.2%
19% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.6%
46% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 24.3%
7% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.4%
47% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.8%
29% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.0%
81% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.8%
27% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.0%
37% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.6%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0%
16% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.1%
12% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.8%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 29
Medicaid
22
75.9% of residents
Private pay or other
7
24.1% of residents

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.3M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$247.9K
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.3M Rank #200 / 224Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 200th out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$247.9K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$11.8K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #203 / 224Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 203rd out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$1.9M 57.7% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #120 / 224Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$1.2M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$3.1M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Tina Wendt.

This home is owned by Thai Nguyen

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 165263

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (57% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.

Admissions
46 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 22%
Private pay 57%
Medicaid 22%
Discharges
46 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 33%
Private pay 48%
Medicaid 20%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Iowa average is: 60.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Wesley Acres ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Des Moines (Greenwood)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 72
Rank #105 / 403
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #43 / 362
+36%
4.16
Facility 4.16
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #120 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +43%-3%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #17 / 232
1.7
Facility 1.7
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #15 / 232
-73-
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 47
Rank #89 / 504
Damon Buskohl
$29.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $29.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #1 / 224
$20.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #1 / 224
71%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 71%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #31 / 224
165487
Meth Wick Community ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Cedar Rapids
69
Facility 69
IA AVG 72
Rank #167 / 403
83.0%
Facility 83.0%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #103 / 362
+24%
5.76
Facility 5.76
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #9 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +23%+34%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #8 / 232
1.5
Facility 1.5
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #12 / 232
-57-
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 47
Rank #404 / 504
Meth Wick Community
$18.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $18.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #6 / 224
$10.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #8 / 224
56.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 56.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #130 / 224
165542
Sunrise Retirement Community ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Sioux City
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 72
Rank #136 / 403
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #49 / 362
+35%
5.70
Facility 5.70
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #13 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -23%+33%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #72 / 232
3.7
Facility 3.7
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #107 / 232
-67A+
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 47
Rank #410 / 504
Samantha Roth
$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #11 / 224
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #14 / 224
62.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #80 / 224
165473
Mill Pond ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Ankeny
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 72
Rank #213 / 403
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #6 / 362
+47%
5.21
Facility 5.21
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #30 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -16%+21%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #56 / 232
3.0
Facility 3.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #73 / 232
-59-
16
Facility 16
IA AVG 47
Rank #437 / 504
Phs Management, LLC
$6.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #92 / 224
$6.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #29 / 224
96.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 96.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #6 / 224
165261
Mechanicsville Specialty Care ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Mechanicsville
39
Facility 39
IA AVG 72
Rank #347 / 403
74.4%
Facility 74.4%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #166 / 362
+11%
3.72
Facility 3.72
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #184 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -41%-13%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #79 / 232
4.0
Facility 4.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #123 / 232
-29-
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 47
Rank #420 / 504
Thai Nguyen
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #200 / 224
$1.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #203 / 224
57.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #120 / 224
165263
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mechanicsville Specialty Care

Is Mechanicsville Specialty Care in a walkable area?

Mechanicsville Specialty Care has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Mechanicsville Specialty Care?

According to IA state health department records, Mechanicsville Specialty Care's license number is 160591.

What is the occupancy rate at Mechanicsville Specialty Care?

Mechanicsville Specialty Care's occupancy is 74%.

How long has Mechanicsville Specialty Care been in business?

Mechanicsville Specialty Care has been operating for approximately 37 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Mechanicsville Specialty Care?

No, Mechanicsville Specialty Care has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Mechanicsville Specialty Care?

The team at Mechanicsville Specialty Care can be reached at MechanicsvilleAdministrator@careinitiatives.org.

Does Mechanicsville Specialty Care operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Mechanicsville Specialty Care is registered as a non-profit in IA.

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