Good Shepherd Health Center
302 Second Street NE, Mason City, IA 50401
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Good Shepherd Health Center Compares
Good Shepherd Health Center is a 170-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Mason City, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.4%) is above the Iowa average of 3.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 170 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Mason City, the local average is 1.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.7% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (37% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.4% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8% (92% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 20.8% (34% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Good Shepherd Health Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Good Shepherd Health Center with other nursing homes in Mason City.
How is Good Shepherd Health Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Good Shepherd Health Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.7% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Good Shepherd Health Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.4% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Good Shepherd Health Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Good Shepherd Health Center lag behind other Mason City options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Good Shepherd Health Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Mason City
Mason City sits in Cerro Gordo County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 9,175 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 44.2 years
- Median household income
- $56,082
- Median home value
- $130,400
Demographics for Cerro Gordo County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mason City.
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