Mount Ayr Health Care Center

Mount Ayr, Iowa

Address

1504 East South Street, Mount Ayr, IA, 50854

Phone

+1 641-464-3204

6.5 /10

Mount Ayr Health Care Center Quality & Safety Report

Average

Inspections: 4★ (50%) Staffing: 4★ (25%) Quality: 1★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

4 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
4 below national median

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
3.56 hrs below national median
Registered nurse (RN)
1.12 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.17 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.04 hrs
Physical therapy
0.01 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating declined from 4 to 3 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Mount Ayr Health Care Center 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility
Capacity
46 certified beds · ~28 avg residents/day (61% occupancy)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Mount Ayr Health Care Center is a 46-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Mount Ayr, Iowa. It maintains a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by 4-star ratings in both staffing and health inspections. However, the facility holds a 1-star rating for its quality of resident care measures.

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Mount Ayr Health Care Center?
Mount Ayr Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How did Mount Ayr Health Care Center score on health inspections?
Mount Ayr Health Care Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Mount Ayr Health Care Center?
Mount Ayr Health Care Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Mount Ayr Health Care Center have?
Mount Ayr Health Care Center has 46 certified beds.
Does Mount Ayr Health Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Mount Ayr Health Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Mount Ayr Health Care Center located?
Mount Ayr Health Care Center is located at 1504 East South Street, Mount Ayr, IA, 50854, Mount Ayr, Iowa.
How can I contact Mount Ayr Health Care Center?
You can reach Mount Ayr Health Care Center by phone at +1 641-464-3204.

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About this data

How to read this page

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Where this data comes from

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