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Mechanicsville Specialty Care

104 East Fourth Street, Mechanicsville, IA 52306

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Mechanicsville Specialty Care is a nursing home in Mechanicsville, Iowa. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  2. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. Health inspection on September 4, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.

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  4. Fire safety inspection on September 4, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0291 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.

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  5. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  6. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. Health inspection on August 8, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2024.

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  8. Fire safety inspection on August 8, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.

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  9. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  10. Health inspection on September 28, 2023

    8 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2023.

    • Citation F0568. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2023.

    • Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2023.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2023.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2023.

    • Citation F0582. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2023.

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  11. Fire safety inspection on September 28, 2023

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 5, 2023.

    • Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2023.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(563) 346-0982
Last standard health inspection
September 4, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
39
Residents per day, on average
36.7
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Care Initiatives
Chain
Care Initiatives
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (12 vs 21).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Mechanicsville Specialty Care last inspected?

CMS lists September 4, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Mechanicsville Specialty Care have?

CMS lists 12 health citations since September 28, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Mechanicsville Specialty Care been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Mechanicsville Specialty Care?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Mechanicsville Specialty Care a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.