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Hallmark Care Center

215 Highway 30 SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314

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Hallmark Care Center is a nursing home in Mount Vernon, 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.

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.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(319) 895-8891
Last standard health inspection
April 9, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
55
Residents per day, on average
39.8
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Mount Vernon Ia Skilled Nursing Facility LLC
Chain
Legacy Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (18 vs 21).

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 October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  3. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  5. 11 citations

    Health inspection on April 9, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0552. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.

    • Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.

    • 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 May 1, 2026.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.

    • 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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0644 3 times since 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 May 1, 2026.

    • 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 May 1, 2026.

    • Citation F0865. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.

    • Citation F0868. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.

    • Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  7. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  8. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0711 from the fire safety inspection on March 19, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0712 from the fire safety inspection on March 19, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0920 from the fire safety inspection on March 19, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0291 from the fire safety inspection on May 30, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0712 from the fire safety inspection on May 30, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0914 from the fire safety inspection on May 30, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0918 from the fire safety inspection on May 30, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0921 from the fire safety inspection on May 30, 2024.

  9. CMS update of September 24, 2025

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  10. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

    • Star rating

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

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  11. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  12. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  13. 5 citations

    Health inspection on March 20, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 19, 2025.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2025.

    • Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2025.

    • Citation F0625. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      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 April 19, 2025.

    • Citation F0640. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2025.

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  14. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  15. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  16. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

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

  17. 2 citations

    Health inspection on May 22, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • 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 June 22, 2024.

    • 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 June 22, 2024.

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Owners and managers

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

Questions

When was Hallmark Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists April 9, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Hallmark Care Center have?

CMS lists 18 health citations since May 22, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Hallmark Care Center been fined?

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

What is the CMS star rating of Hallmark Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Hallmark Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

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