MASON CITY AREA NURSING HOME
520 NORTH PRICE AVENUE, Mason City, IL 62664
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How MASON CITY AREA NURSING HOME Compares
MASON CITY AREA NURSING HOME is a 97-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Mason City, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.2%) is above the Illinois average of 4.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 97 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 69% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.0% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7% (36% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1% (47% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.2% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8% (70% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.0% — better than the Illinois average of 25.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MASON CITY AREA NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MASON CITY AREA NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Mason City.
How is MASON CITY AREA NURSING HOME addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help MASON CITY AREA NURSING HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.0% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is MASON CITY AREA NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is MASON CITY AREA NURSING HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 69% occupancy across 97 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MASON CITY AREA NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MASON CITY AREA NURSING HOME?
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 Mason County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,025 (22.4%)
- Median age
- 45.4 years
- Median household income
- $50,883
- Median home value
- $87,600
Demographics for Mason 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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