ElderGrade
B

76.1/100

Above average

Hallmark Care Center

215 Highway 30 Sw, Mount Vernon, IA 52314

CMS 2/5 stars #8 of 18 in Linn County (319) 895-8891
Certified beds
55
Occupancy
74%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 29.6/30 Staffing 20/30 Stability 7.5/15 Outcomes 9/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

29.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -0.4 for 18 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

20/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.39 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.61 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.73 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.61 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.37 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 18 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 9, 2026 (4 months ago).

E Apr 9, 2026 F0552

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 9, 2026 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 9, 2026 F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 9, 2026 F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 9, 2026 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 9, 2026 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 9, 2026 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 9, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of LEGACY HEALTHCARE, which operates 89 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
IOWA PORTFOLIO OPCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
DOROS GENERATION TRUST U/A/D 1/3/12 Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GPN FAMILY TRUST U/A/D 4/28/08 Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
OAKWAY OPERATIONS LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
RAJCHENBACH, CHAIM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SHABAT, MENACHEM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BEASLEY, KARLA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BEHOUNEK, LINSEY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BORCHERDING, JENNY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BURKEN, SHERI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FRIEDENBERG, LAURA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Hallmark Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Hallmark Care Center? +

Hallmark Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (76.1 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Hallmark Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.73 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Hallmark Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 18 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Hallmark Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Hallmark Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.