Mount Ayr Health Care Center
1504 East South Street, Mount Ayr, IA 50854
Mount Ayr Health Care Center is a nursing home in Mount Ayr, 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
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionApril 14, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Health citations since June 27, 202411 (Iowa average 21)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
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 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on April 14, 2026
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 April 24, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on April 14, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on April 9, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 April 18, 2025.
Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2025.
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 April 18, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on April 9, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0522. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an externally vented heating system.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0522 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on June 27, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on June 27, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.
Citation K0522. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an externally vented heating system.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2024.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (641) 464-3204
- Last standard health inspection
- April 14, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 46
- Residents per day, on average
- 25
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- R.M.H. Incorporated
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (11 vs 21).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- HINZ, MARLENE5% or greater direct ownership interest · 15% · since 01/01/1994
- HINZ, ROBERT5% or greater direct ownership interest · 15% · since 11/03/2011
- WALNUT CREEK MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/22/2022
- BROOKS, KILEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/22/2022
Questions
When was Mount Ayr Health Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists April 14, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Mount Ayr Health Care Center have?
CMS lists 11 health citations since June 27, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Mount Ayr Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Mount Ayr Health Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Mount Ayr Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.