ElderGrade
B

83/100

Above average

Mount Ayr Health Care Center

1504 East South Street, Mount Ayr, IA 50854

CMS 4/5 stars #1 of 2 in Ringgold County (641) 464-3204
Certified beds
46
Occupancy
52%
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 safety

30/30

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

Staffing

22/30

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

  • 4.03 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.98 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

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

  • 37% of nursing staff left in the last year

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 3.68 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.98 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.26 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 37.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 11 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 14, 2026 (4 months ago).

E Apr 14, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 14, 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 14, 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 14, 2026 F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 14, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 9, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 9, 2025 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, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
HINZ, MARLENE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
HINZ, ROBERT Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
HINZ, TRAVIS Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
HINZ, TRAVIS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BROOKS, KILEY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WALNUT CREEK MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BROOKS, KILEY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HINZ, MARLENE Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HINZ, ROBERT Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Mount Ayr Health Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Mount Ayr Health Care Center? +

Mount Ayr Health Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (83 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 Mount Ayr Health Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.68 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Mount Ayr Health Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 11 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Mount Ayr Health Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Mount Ayr Health 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.